Packers receiver Savion Williams returns from injured reserve, catches four passes
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The gist
Packers wide receiver Savion Williams caught all four targets for 32 yards in his 2026 debut.
The second-year player could see a bigger role in Green Bay's offense going forward.
Background
Savion Williams is a second-year Green Bay Packers wide receiver (No. 83) out of TCU, known as a raw receiver with rushing-option talent. He was activated from injured reserve and made his 2026 season debut in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, stepping into the WR3 role behind Christian Watson and Matthew Golden after Skyy Moore (ankle) was placed on IR. He played 40 snaps in that game after logging only 91 snaps total in 2025.
How it unfolded
- Jun 9, 2026Williams ran drills with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden on the first day of a three-day minicamp at the Don Hutson Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
- Oct 18, 2026After being activated from injured reserve Saturday, Williams was active for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys at Lambeau Field, making his 2026 season debut.
- Oct 18, 2026Williams caught all four targets for 32 yards and added nine yards on two carries in the Packers' 23-13 Week 6 win over Dallas, playing 40 snaps.
- Oct 21, 2026Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said there is a good chance the team will utilize Williams more moving forward.
- Oct 22, 2026Williams was limited at practice on Wednesday with an ankle issue.
- Oct 23, 2026Williams was limited at some point in practice during Week 7 preparation but carried no game status for the Lions game.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said he thinks the team will see a lot more of Williams as a receiver, noting his growth in route running and overall play beyond his backfield versatility.