Sam Williams

Sam Williams is an outside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. He recently gained attention during a joint practice session with the New Orleans Saints on August 18, 2026. During this practice, which was marred by multiple altercations, Williams was involved in a fight with Saints tight end Moliki Matavao. The intensity of the practice led to several scuffles, and both the Cowboys and Saints organizations were subsequently fined $500,000 by the NFL due to the brawl-filled nature of the event. Williams' participation in these fights makes him a focal point of the news surrounding the disciplinary actions taken by the league following the joint practice.