Williams played in 14 regular-season games (14 starts) in 2020. He registered 70 tackles (47 solo), including 14 for loss, 3.0 sacks, 4 quarterback hits and two fumble healings. His 14 takes on for loss last season ranked 5th in the NFL..

Linebacker Vince Williams announced his retirement today after an eight-year profession in the National Football League, all with the Pittsburgh Steelers..

Just 10 players from Williams initial draft class played in more NFL games over his profession and all 10 players were drafted ahead of the sixth rounder out of Florida State.

Williams recorded two or more tackles for loss in the first 3 video games of the 20 season, and 5 games in general. His 12 deals with for loss were tied for the 3rd most by any gamer over the first six games of a season given that 1999. J.J. Watt (Houston, 2012, 15) and Von Miller (Denver, 2012, 13) were the only players with more tackles for loss over the very first six video games of a season considering that 1999..

” Vince Williams informed us today that he will retire from the game of football,” stated Steelers General Manager and Vice President, Kevin Colbert. “We respect his decision and wish to thank him for his time with us as he consistently showed terrific character and management in addition to his contributions on the field. We wish Vince and his household all the very best.”.

Williams was originally drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round (206th general) of the 2013 NFL Draft. In 121 profession regular-season games (69 starts), Williams amounted to 444 tackles, 48 takes on for loss, 43 quarterback hits, 20.5 sacks, 5 passes defensed, 5 fumble healings and two interceptions, including one returned for a TD..