Defensive Tackle Leonard Williams
Q: Did you know this was always going to happen during negotiations? Did you kind of sense it was leading to this or were you really wondering at times whether you would be back?
A: I wasn't sure. I was just kind of trying to control what I could control, keep training in the offseason. Obviously, I hoped for a long-term contract to happen. Everybody wants stability. I'm just happy that the Mara and the Tisch families, Dave Gettleman, Coach (Joe) Judge and the whole Giants organization believed and trusted in me and decided to bring me back long-term. I'm happy to be here.
Q: I know that you were originally tagged, but what drew you to this situation long-term?
A: Honestly, I just love this organization. I love the way I've been getting coached here under Coach Judge and his staff. I love the way they treat people here. I love the guys that they're bringing into the building, player-wise. Overall, it just seemed like a good fit. I'm just glad to be back.
Q: Obviously, you had your career-year last year playing for Patrick Graham and Sean Spencer, and the Giants just brought in (Ifeadi) Odenigbo, who has kind of been a breakout candidate the last couple of years. What is it about their coaching that brought out the best in you and kind of brought out that potential?
A: Yeah, that's what I was saying why I thought it was a good fit for me, just the way the coaching staff coaches. I do well under a coaching staff that pushes you and tries to get the best out of you. That's definitely what this coaching staff does. They don't really care about who you are, they're going to coach you the same. They don't care if you're a rookie just now coming in or you're a guy that's been in the league a long time. They're going to try to get the best out of you. I thrive well in an environment that pushes you.
Q: Just to piggyback that a little bit, you did have your biggest year last year, 11.5 sacks. What do you think was the biggest reason why? Was it the system? Talk about why you felt you had your biggest year.
A: Honestly, something that me and Coach Judge, me and Coach Spencer have talked about is there was something about this year that just felt like I was back in college, back in those high school times when you're not thinking about what the media is saying, you're not thinking about money, you're not thinking about anything like that. You're just thinking about the reason why we play this game is the love for the game. I'm not saying that ever left me. But this year, it was just a lot of fun playing in this system, playing with my teammates, playing with this staff. When I'm out there having fun, I just play my best.
Q: Is the pressure on you different to produce with this contract now in hand? Do you feel any different approaching a season and what your goals are getting paid and having the team show this faith in you compared to trying to earn it?
A: I don't think so. I think if I allow the pressure to sink in or allow outside noise to start sinking in, then it's going to take away that fun that I was just talking about that allowed me to play so well. I don't want to think about what type of pressure or what other people are thinking. I just want to be the best for my team, be a good leader and give this team as much as I can. That's the reason why they brought me back for that. I don't want to put too much pressure on it.
Q: One quick follow-up if you don't mind. Do you think your team needs a number one receiver on offense? Do you think your offense needs a huge upgrade? Do you think Kenny Golladay could be that piece?
A: Honestly, I trust the guys, I trust this team upstairs to bring in the necessary pieces to win. I'm not sure who they're going to bring in. It's not my role to bring guys here. But like I said, I trust that they're going to bring in the right guys to keep winning.
Q: A lot of times, guys get the long-term contract, the big deal, and they never produce like they used to. Do you sit there and say how do you approach next season?
A: I don't know. That's kind of sad to hear for me that guys fall off after they get paid or whatever because to me, it's really not about the money. I wanted a long-term contract for stability. I wanted to be here long-term and I wanted to keep playing for this coaching staff. I have goals outside of making money in this league. I want to just keep trying to achieve and do my best on the field.
Q: If last year was a breakout for you, how much more is there in your game to reach? I know you went into last offseason with a specific plan as to what you wanted to work and where you wanted to take your game. How much more is left in Leonard Williams right now?
A: I'm 26-years-old still. I think I'm still in the middle of my prime and I think I have a lot of game left in this league, obviously. I have a lot of personal goals. I'm not trying to reach any specific stat line or anything like that, but I want to just give it my best and keep playing like the player I am and just keep bringing my best to the table.
Q: I was wondering when you got traded to the Giants from the Jets, did you have expectations that this could be a spot you could spend a lot of time in or did you not even think about that? What was kind of your thought process when you first got here and how has it played out over your two seasons with this team?
A: Honestly, I wasn't even thinking too long-term at the time. I kind of was just in the moment. No matter where I'm playing, I'm going to give them my all, you know what I mean? Whether that ends up working out to a long-term deal or whether that happens to end last season or whatever. I came in here with no expectations. They traded for me, so I wanted to show them that they made the right choice.
Q: To follow up, what is the next step for you? What do you think you need to improve on? What do you think is the next level you can get to in terms of something that you feel you can do better?
A: There's always room for improvement, obviously. I think for me, just being that guy in the locker room, being the guy on the field, being that example for new guys coming in of what a Giants player is here. We work hard, we compete, and we put our best forward. I think just bringing good guys and good examples and stuff like that is important. If I want those types of guys around me, I'm going to have to be that type of example as well.
Q: What was your reaction when they first tagged you last week? Did you feel any responsibility to get the long-term deal done because that cap number was obviously going to hamstring this team in terms of trying to get better in free agency?
A: I obviously wanted the long-term deal, like I said, because I want stability. I'm glad that it worked out. Now that it has worked out, we have more room to reach out for other players. Like I said, I don't really know all the ins and outs going on upstairs. I can't really control all of that stuff. I'm just happy that it did work out and we're able to move forward. Like I said before, I trust the guys upstairs to bring in the right pieces.
Q: What was in the Tiffany boxes in the picture? Was that the pen?
A: I'm not sure. I guess they sponsored the signing or something like that. It didn't go to me. I wish.
Q: Did you even look in the box?
A: No. I just only looked at the contract.
Q: I'm wondering what's a realistic encore for you now? This past year was, at least numbers-wise, your best year. What is realistic for you going forward?
A: Like I said, I don't really want to go into it thinking of a specific stat line. Like I said, I just want to keep giving my best. There's always room for improvement. I want to improve on the field, I want to improve off the field. I want to just be that great teammate to my teammates. I want to be that good model of a guy that people see around the building. I don't know that, that's really much it. I want to keep being that great player, but I don't really have any expectations or anything like that.
Q: I'm curious, what would you have thought if when you got traded here in the middle of the season, you end up having half a sack that year, that a year and a half later or whatever, you were going to sign one of the richest deals for a defensive lineman in football?
A: Honestly, I think it was just a testament to Dave Gettleman for trusting me, the staff for trusting in me, and overall, me trusting in myself. Trying to ignore all of the outside noise and just keep being the good guy that I am, keep working hard, keep playing this game that I love, and eventually it all worked out. I think that's just what happens when… I didn't change for anybody. I didn't listen to any outside noise or try to be a different guy. I just kept playing my game and giving my best. Like I said, I'm really glad that this organization took a chance on me and I'm glad that it's worked out.
Q: I have two questions if I may and I don't want to ask them both at once because I know that confuses everyone, including myself. I just think back to when the Jets drafted you and you joined a locker room that included, among many others, Darrelle Revis, Sheldon Richardson, Damon Harrison, there was a lot of leadership there. I wonder if now with the Giants if you see yourself as a guy who has to provide that kind of leadership that you saw from some of those really good, competitive guys?
A: I think that was definitely a big deal coming into the Jets. I had a lot of older, veteran leadership that I was able to learn from, and I actually still keep in touch with a lot of those guys today. I don't feel the need to have to change or anything like that. Like I said, I don't want to put too much pressure on myself or change the way I am or be a different guy. They paid me for the guy that I am, they brought me back here for the guy that I am. I don't want to change too much, I just want to get better. I think being a leader and being an example is definitely an important part of the reason why they brought me back. I think I'm going to have to do a good job of showing the next generation or the new guys coming in that same thing.
Q: I feel like I might have missed this as a question earlier for you so I'm sorry if I'm repeating, but with Dalvin (Tomlinson), what did you enjoy about playing with Dalvin? What now has to be replaced in your mind?
A: I definitely learned a lot from Dalvin. It was fun playing with him. We had a good connection, we had a good relationship. I congratulated him on the next part of his career. We'll obviously keep staying in touch. He was a good leader. Blue-collar, hard-working type of guy. I learned that from him. He never missed a day, he never showed up late. He was a reliable type of guy.
Q: I wanted to just ask you about Patrick Graham. It looked like he changed up a little bit of what you had done when you first came to the Giants. Can you just speak a little bit about how he helped you unlock your potential and really helped you with that big year?
A: I talked about Pat Graham a lot last year on how he knows his players so well. He's a really smart guy and he knows this game very well. With that, he knows how to put guys in the right position to thrive. That's not even just myself. That's almost every player I've seen be a part of this defense. You see young guys like Carter Coughlin, a lot of other young guys, that he put in position to do well. We had a lot of injuries and stuff like that last year that he was able to put guys in that position and do well. I don't know. I think Pat Graham, he does a lot and I appreciate him for putting me in the right position.
Q: You've played your whole career in New York for two different teams. What does it mean to you to continue to play for the fans of New York, specifically Giants fans, and the responsibility that comes with it?
A: I think it's a big deal. I never would have thought about New York being like a home to me or anything like that before. But after being here this long and going into another three years, I definitely feel like New York is like a part of home to me. It's a part of me, for sure. I'm glad to still be able to keep playing at MetLife and keep playing for this area. It's been going well.
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New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) celebrate a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) runs around the edge as Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) blocks during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 23-17 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) tacklesPhiladelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) (26) during an NFL football game Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday December 9th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Patrick Laird (42) is tackled by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) during an NFL football game Monday December 9th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive linemen B.J. Hill (95), Dexter Lawrence (97), Dalvin Tomlinson (94) and Leonard Williams (99) lead the team onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday December 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday December 22nd, 2019 in Landover, Md (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) stops Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59), defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) look on during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams (99) warms up before an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday Dec.1 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Packers defeated the Giants 31-13. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) points to fans as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Chicago. The Bear defeated the Giants 19-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) reaches for New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dallas won 37-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams (99) rushes toward New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a Monday Night NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Monday November 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) motions after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) reacts after tackling Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) react after the Dallas Cowboys scored a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a missed field goal during a week 14 regular season Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday December 9th, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during a week 17 regular season football game at MetLife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during a week 1 regular season Monday Night football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants head coach Joe Judge fist bumps New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) before a week 17 regular season football game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 3, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 14 regular season football game against the Arizona Cardinals at MetLife Stadium on December 13th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) make a tackle during a week 6 regular season football game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium onOctober 18th, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a week 8 regular season Monday Night football game at MetLife Stadium on November 2nd, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) runs onto the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 37-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) gestures during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after a defense play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Seattle. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 17-12. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) celebrates after a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. The Giants defeated the Bengals 19-17. (Joe Robbins via AP)
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New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) rushes during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, NJ. The Giants defeated the Eagles 27-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) is tackled by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams, left, reacts next to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) after a play during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Jabrill Peppers (21) reacts with New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (Michael Owens via AP)
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New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a defensive stop during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated Washington 23-20 (Amanda Bowen via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game, Monday, Nov. 02, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Buccaneers beat the Giants 25-23. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) reacts during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady Monday Nov. 2, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) displays the New Quest patch during training camp Fan Fest practice at MetLife Stadium on Friday August 5, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) throws shirts to the fans following training camp Fan Fest practice at MetLife Stadium on Friday August 5, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during a week 3 football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday September 26th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 6 football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday October 17th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) before a week 11 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday November 22nd, 2021 in Tampa, Florida
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) flexes during Minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Wednesday June 8, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 9 football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday November 8th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants Leonard Williams talks to high school football players after training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Saturday July 30, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 1, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 8, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 8, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Monday August 8, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a Week 4 football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 3, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) before a week 18 football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday January 9th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 14 football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) watches from the sideline during a week 16 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday December 26th, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 9 football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday November 8th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 17 football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday January 2, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois
New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (99) stands with Don Wink Martindale during organized team activity at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Friday June 3, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) before a week 16 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday December 26th, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on September 12th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 8 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday November 1st, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a game against the Carolina Panthers on October 24, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
