| Pat
Williams
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‘Outlaws’ show up on Sunday 
How much pride is the defense taking in their rush defense now? The defenders discuss.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 22, 2009 |
Pressure on Hasselbeck or Vikings defense?
The Vikings haven’t face many truly experienced QBs this season, but Matt Hasselbeck fits that mold.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 19, 2009 |
Williams Wall case back in the spotlight
A House subcommittee will hear testimony from the league and the players union today.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
Goodell to testify at StarCaps hearing
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to testify next week at an anti-doping hearing.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 31, 2009 |
Congress getting involved in StarCaps case
Williamses will have their cases against the NFL examined by a House subcommitee next week.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 28, 2009 |
Key Matchup: Matt Birk vs. Pat Williams
Matt Birk and Pat Williams will get to meet under game conditions once again.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 18, 2009 |
Ex-teammates intrigued with Birk matchup
Meeting up with Birk on Sunday brings a number of intriguing angles into play.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 14, 2009 |
Williams Wall case proceeds to limp along
The case of their appealed suspensions for using StarCaps is making slow progress.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 13, 2009 |
Notebook: Run ‘D’ making a comeback
The leaders of the Vikings’ run defense were feeling slighted and did something about it.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
NFL reacts strongly to StarCaps ruling
Not surprisingly, the NFL had a different reaction than the Vikings to a Court of Appeals ruling.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 11, 2009 |
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How Acquired: Signed a three-year, $13 million unrestricted free agent contract with the Vikings on March 2, 2004 – the first day of free agency that season.
Injury History: Missed three games in 2001 with a leg injury. Missed two games in 1999 with a shoulder injury.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2006: Named to his first Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games, registering 59 tackles (39 solo), 11 tackles for a loss, 14 quarterback hurries, five passes defensed, one sack and one forced fumble. Has not missed a game in his two seasons with the Vikings and was given as much credit as anyone for the Vikings chasing the all-time modern-day NFL record for least rushing yards allowed for a season. Has his best day as a pro vs. the Packers Nov. 12, piling up 12 tackles, nine solo tackles and four tackles for a loss. Against the Lions Dec. 10, he sacked Jon Kitna for a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown by Ben Leber.
2005: Started all 16 games for the Vikings, finishing the season with 67 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.
2004: Started all 16 games for the Buffalo Bills, finishing the year with 51 tackles, 2.5 sacks and his first career interception – which he returned for a 20-yard touchdown.
2003: Started all 16 games for the Bills, finishing the season with 90 tackles and a fumble recovery he returned for a 28-yard touchdown.
2002: Started all 16 games, finishing the year with a career-high 108 tackles, a half-sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
2001: Started all 13 games in which he played, finishing the year with 74 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
2000: Played in all 16 games, starting four. Finished the year with 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
1999: Played in all 16 games as a reserve defensive lineman. Finished the year with 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
1998: Played in 14 games as a reserve defensive lineman. Finished the year with 19 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
1997: Was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent and, while on the 53-man roster the entire season, he was de-activated for 15 of those games, seeing his only action on the kick return team Oct. 26 vs. Denver.
College: Transferred to Texas A&M after never playing at Northeast Oklahoma, where he initially signed after spending two years as a Junior College All-American at Navaro (Texas) Junior College. Also played basketball for Navaro JC. As a senior, started eight of 11 games for the Aggies and was named second team All-SWAC as a junior despite starting just six games.
Personal: Was a four-sport letter winner at Woosman High School in Monroe, La. – lettering in football, basketball, baseball and track. Is from the same hometown as former Viking Sammy White. Owns an automobile detailing company called Waterworks in Buffalo, N.Y. Was named the 2003 Bills recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, an honor voted on by his teammates for commitment to the principles of courage and leadership. He and wife Valarie have two daughters. |
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