LB Leon Williams ready for his shot

IRVING -- With inside linebacker Sean Lee questionable with a hamstring strain, it means Leon Williams will take over his spot on special teams. If necessary, Williams will also back up Bradie James on the strongside in the nickel package.

"This is a big opportunity," Williams said. "You don’t want to capitalize on somebody’s injury, but that’s the way the game is. It’s definitely an opportunity. I’m going to be playing on special teams and a lot of things can change in the game with good special teams play. That’s what I’m looking forward to doing and preparing for that and whenever I’m needed and called on defense, I’ll be there."

Williams was one of the last players to make the team in a crowded field of linebackers. He has some experienced. Williams signed as an undrafted free agent with Cleveland in 2006 and after playing 46 regular season games, including 12 starts, he was released after the 2008 season.

Williams spent a year with the United Football League's New York Sentinels and former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Todd Grantham told the Cowboys to give Williams a look after the UFL season.

The Cowboys liked his athletic ability and decided to give him a chance.

"I felt like the training camp I had was the best of my career," he said. "I would have felt alright wit myslef if I was cut."



(espn.com)