The NFL is a brutal business, and rookie running back Roydell Williams just got a harsh lesson from the Indianapolis Colts. After signing with the team as an an undrafted free agent on July 31, Williams was officially waived this week, making his tenure with the squad incredibly brief.
The Quick Hook
This move came as the Colts made their signing of free agent wide receiver Keenan Allen official on Wednesday. To clear a roster spot for Allen, Williams was shown the door. His professional debut was blink-and-you-miss-it fast: he got three carries for a measly 4 yards in five snaps during a preseason game against the Patriots last week. That’s it. Five snaps, and his time in Indy was done. Talk about a swift exit!
College Numbers Didn’t Translate
Before getting a shot in the pros, Williams had a solid run at Florida State. Over two seasons in 2024-25, he played in 10 games, starting four, racking up 41 carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns. He also grabbed seven receptions for 65 yards. Looking at his full four years with the Seminoles, Williams appeared in 45 games, with two starts, totaling 234 carries for 1,165 yards and 11 touchdowns, plus 21 catches for 152 yards and two more scores. Those college numbers, though, weren’t enough to secure his spot on an NFL roster, at least not with the Colts.
It’s a tough reminder of how competitive the league truly is. One minute you’re signed, the next you’re looking for a new home. For Williams, the search for another opportunity begins now, hoping for a team to give him another look. That’s the grind of the NFL, always moving, always changing.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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