The Philadelphia Eagles officially activated Cameron Williams to the roster before his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve expired.
The team had an open roster spot to fill after waiving Charley Hughlett earlier this week and then subsequently bringing the veteran long snapper back on the practice squad.
Williams was selected by the Eagles with a sixth-round pick (No. 207 overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. He fell further in the draft than multiple analysts expected and there was some thought that he could’ve been a much higher pick if he stayed in college for one more year.
The 22-year-old apparently showed enough potential to make the Eagles’ 53-man roster before the team placed him on injured reserve prior to their Week 2 game. He remained on IR with a shoulder injury until the Eagles opened his practice window on December 11.
The Eagles previously opened practice windows for rookie offensive linemen Willie Lampkin and Myles Hinton but the team let them expire, effectively ending their seasons. There was thought that Williams might meet the same fate but clearly that isn’t the case.
Williams will likely be a healthy scratch for the Eagles’ playoff games but he might see some snaps in Philadelphia’s Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders since the Birds are expected to rest starters. Getting more experience under his belt could serve Williams well in the long run.
