Tyrone Williams (defensive tackle)

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Tyrone Williams
No. 90, 95, 96
Date of birth (1972-10-22) October 22, 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) DT
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight296 lb (134 kg)
US college Wyoming
Career history
As player
1995 Arizona Rattlers
19961997* St. Louis Rams
1997 Rhein Fire
1997* Chicago Bears
1997* St. Louis Rams
1997 Chicago Bears
1999Rhein Fire
19992000 Philadelphia Eagles
2000 Kansas City Chiefs
2001 Washington Redskins
2001 Kansas City Chiefs
20022008 BC Lions
2009 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only [1]
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2006, 2007
CFL West All-Star 2006, 2007
Career stats
Total tackles 28
Sacks 4.5
Forced fumbles 1
Fumble recoveries 1

Tyrone M. Williams Jr. (born October 22, 1972) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Wyoming.

Williams has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a two-time Western Division All-Star and won the 94th Grey Cup with the Lions.

  1. "Tyrone Williams". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

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