What happened to Sam Williams? Cowboys rookie involved in car accident

Dallas Cowboys rookie Sam Williams hasn't had the best build-up to the Christmas Eve clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 23-year-old was involved in a car accident earlier today in Plano, as reported by WFAA.

Williams was driving a black Corvette on Preston Road early in the afternoon when he hit another car attempting to turn. Several reports suggest that the car Williams hit may not have given way to oncoming traffic.

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Cowboys rookie DE Sam Williams was transported to a local hospital today for precautionary reasons after he was involved in a vehicle collision around 2:15 p.m. in Plano, a police spokesperson said. He collided with a vehicle attempting to turn in front of him.

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Cowboys rookie DE Sam Williams was transported to a local hospital today for precautionary reasons after he was involved in a vehicle collision around 2:15 p.m. in Plano, a police spokesperson said. He collided with a vehicle attempting to turn in front of him.

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It isn't the best of build-ups for the rookie, as the Cowboys will entertain the Eagles in a few days. Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy will be hoping that Williams will be able to suit up on Saturday as the defense is already depleted due to injuries.

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Sam Williams car accident: Rookie escapes with minor injuries

What will be music to everyone's ears in the Dallas organization is its rookie did not suffer any major injuries. Per several reports, Sam Williams was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

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I’m okay everyone so is the other person that was involved 🏽

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I’m okay everyone so is the other person that was involved 🙏🏽💙

While it is not known exactly what caused the accident, it is good news for Cowboys fans as Williams escaped with little to no injuries.

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Will Sam Williams play on Saturday for the Cowboys vs. Eagles in Week 16?

Given that the rookie has escaped with minor injuries per a report by WFAA and that Dallas still has two days before playing host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Eve, there is still a good chance that Williams will take his place on Saturday.

The second-overall pick from the 2022 NFL Draft has seen consistent game time in his first season in the league and has made several splash plays along the way. He has totaled three sacks for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's unit as he is slowly becoming an important cog in the Dallas defense.

He will be needed on Saturday night as the Cowboys are suffering from a host of defensive injuries, and head coach Mike McCarthy can't ill-afford losing yet another player.

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