Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver will play for the DC Defenders.

Preston Williams appeared in 24 games over three seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
Preston Williams, a former Miami Dolphins wide receiver, will return to the football field later this year with the DC Defenders of the United Football League. The Defenders signed Williams and fellow wide receiver C.J. Johnson on December 14, according to the transaction wire.

Williams, 26, spent three seasons with the Dolphins, catching 56 catches for 787 yards and seven touchdowns in 24 games. In 2021, the former Colorado State receiver recorded 18 receptions for 288 yards and four touchdowns before suffering a foot injury that ended his season after eight games.

He joined the Carolina Panthers practice squad in 2022 but only participated in the team’s Week 18 10-7 win over the New Orleans Saints. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold completed only five of his 15 ball attempts for 43 yards in the victory.

Ty Scott, Brandon Smith, Kelvin Harmon, Chris Rowland, Josh Hammond, and Jazz Ferguson are the other six receivers on the Defenders’ active roster. DC went 9-1 last season, finishing first in the XFL North. They won the division finals 37-21 over the Seattle Sea Dragons, but lost the XFL Championship 35-26 to the Arlington Renegades.