Panthers re-signed LB Jason Williams.

Turning 28 in April, Williams did not contribute on defense last season, but did rack up three special teams tackles. He'll play the same role if he makes Carolina's roster. Williams is a former third-round pick of the Cowboys.

Panthers re-signed LB Jason Williams.

Williams was released by the Panthers at final cuts. He appeared in seven games between Philadelphia and Carolina last season. His biggest contribution should come on special teams.

Panthers claimed LB Jason Williams off waivers from the Eagles and waived CB Ron Parker.

Williams spent 2011 with Carolina and knows Ron Rivera's defense. He returns as depth and special teams help, but is unlikely to push for defensive snaps.

Eagles released LB Jason Williams.

The Eagles needed the roster spot for DT Mike Patterson (brain surgery), who was activated from the NFI list. Williams played in two games for Philly but didn't register on the stat sheet.

Eagles signed LB Jason Williams and waived LB Adrian Moten.

Moten lasted just one week on the roster as Brian Rolle's replacement. The Eagles will give Williams a shot in the backup linebacker/special teamer role.

Jason Williams will start at weak-side linebacker in place of Thomas Davis (knee).

Williams started two games last year, recording 15 tackles and a fumble recovery before tearing his ACL. The Panthers figure to struggle against the run going forward after losing Davis and MLB Jon Beason already this season.

Panthers placed LB Jason Williams (ACL surgery) on active/PUP.

Williams tore his ACL in December of last season, so he's still rehabbing the injury. The Panthers are now flush with linebackers, leaving Williams as a possibility for the early-season PUP list. He started two games at weak-side linebacker last season.

Panthers placed WLB Jason Williams (torn ACL) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Williams showed playmaking ability in his two games as a starter, but he'll have to fight for a roster spot in 2011 after undergoing reconstructive surgery. Special teamer Jordan Senn is expected to start on the weak side again in Week 15.

Panthers WLB Jason Williams has a torn ACL, a league source tells the Gaston Gazette.

Williams will be placed on injured reserve today and the Panthers will sign another linebacker. They have already lost linebackers Thomas Davis and Dan Connor to season ending injuries. Special teamer Jordan Senn filled in for Williams yesterday.

Panthers WLB Jason Williams (knee) could be done for the season.

Williams was downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday. A determination on his status for the rest of the season is expected Monday. Special teamer Jordan Senn started on the weak side yesterday and tallied six tackles.

Panthers declared WLB Jason Williams, CB Chris Gamble, LB Nic Harris, LG Travelle Wharton, WR David Clowney, C Chris Morris, DT Ed Johnson, and QB Keith Null inactive for Week 14 against the Falcons.

Jon Beason is active at middle linebacker, and Jordan Senn gets the call on Carolina's all-important weak side. Captain Munnerlyn, with a two-game interception streak, will fill in for Gamble for a third straight game.

Panthers WLB Jason Williams (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Week 14.

Backup Nic Harris (head) has already been ruled out. Jordan Senn, Abdul Hodge, and Eric Norwood are all candidates to fill in, with Gantt speculating that Senn would get the first nod.

John Fox was happy with the play of WLB Jason Williams in his first start.

"A young player learning a new defense," Fox said. "I thought he did some good things. He made a nice play on the caused fumble, fumble recovery. I think, like new guys, he will get better and better. He made some plays in the kicking game as well as on defense." Williams was a poor fit in Dallas' 3-4 defense, but he could have some upside in Carolina's 4-3. The physical tools are there.

Newly acquired LB Jason WIlliams is expected to serve as a backup weakside linebacker in the Panthers' 4-3 defense

Williams ran a sub 4.5 40 time coming out of college, and he's physically built to be a key special teamer. He's a developmental prospect on defense.

Panthers claimed LB Jason Williams off waivers from the Cowboys and waived LB Abdul Hodge.

Williams was well-liked by many NFL scouts coming out of Western Illinois in the 2009 draft, but struggled with Dallas' 3-4 defense and was cut after just ten games. He'll be tried out on special teams by the Panthers.

Cowboys waived LB Jason Williams.

A third-rounder and the highest pick in Dallas' disappointing 2009 draft class, Williams totaled three defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles over 10 games. The Cowboys have struggled to find a capable nickel linebacker this season, and Williams was the worst of the bunch in coverage. He wasn't much better on special teams.

Jason Williams, a candidate for the Cowboys nickel linebacker job, has been getting lost in coverage early in training camp.

Williams has been found "trailing tight ends or running backs by a couple of steps in pass coverage," struggling to identify routes. Even though he's been out with a strained quad, rookie Sean Lee seems likely to win this nickel linebacker battle.

With Keith Brooking (knee surgery) out, Jason Williams is running as Dallas' first-team inside linebacker next to Bradie James at OTAs.

Rookie Sean Lee is apparently with the twos. Williams was a third-round pick in 2009 and offers explosiveness up the middle, so Lee is far from a shoe-in to beat him out. Brooking's status for the start of training camp is unknown.

Jason Williams and Sean Lee will get the first shot at replacing Bobby Carpenter as the nickel linebacker.

Coach Wade Phillips added that starters Keith Brooking or Bradie James could be used in that role also. Carpenter had just 46 tackles and two sacks a year ago, so it will be hard to do much worse. Lee is likely more NFL-ready than Williams right now even though Lee is a rookie.