# Dorian Williams

NFL linebacker. Position: **LB**. Team: **Buffalo Bills**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** Linebacker
- **Team:** BUF (Buffalo Bills)
- **Draft:** 2023 3rd round pick (Tulane University)
- **NFL Experience:** Fourth season (2026)

## 2026 Outlook

Dorian Williams is entering his fourth season with the Buffalo Bills. He had his best year in 2024 when regular starter Matt Milano was injured, playing 70-90% of the defensive snaps in 12 of 17 games with 117 tackles (68 solo), 5 TFLs, 2 QB hits, 1 FF, and 3 FRs across 11 starts. However, his snap count was significantly reduced in 2025 as Milano returned; he played only 39% of snaps in nine of his 16 games. Now he faces increased competition from rookie fourth-round pick Kaleb Elarms-Orr in a new defensive system under Jim Leonhard (DC, formerly Denver Broncos). Williams missed the entire offseason after suffering a neck injury in the playoff game against Denver and has been seen on crutches with an unknown injury, missing all preseason field work. This puts him at a disadvantage in learning Leonhard's new defensive scheme compared to the fully healthy Elarms-Orr. The training camp battle will determine snap distribution; the winner likely gets close to 100% of defensive snaps (per 2026 IDP Training Camp Battles to Watch — Buffalo Bills Linebackers).

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting linebacker for Buffalo Bills (contested). Competing with rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr in training camp.

## Injury Status

Uncertain. Suffered neck injury in playoff game vs Denver; also seen on crutches with unknown injury status. Missed entire offseason and preseason field work due to recovery.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-23 — Williams battles rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr for Bills starting LB role; missed offseason due to injury (2026 IDP Training Camp Battles to Watch — Buffalo Bills Linebackers)

## Open Questions

- Will Dorian Williams recover from his neck/unknown injuries in time for Week 1?
- Can he regain starting role after missing entire offseason compared to healthy rookie?

## Sources

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