Giants hold tryout for former Tennessee defensive back Dee Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The New York Giants conducted a tryout for eight players on August 5, including Dee Williams, a former defensive back and return specialist from Tennessee. Williams participated in 22 games during his tenure at Tennessee, recording seven tackles and two punt return touchdowns. This followed a prior tryout with Washington on August 1. The Giants' evaluation included other players, such as guard Darrian Dalcourt and defensive back D.J. James, as they assess their roster during NFL training camp.
- •Giants held a tryout for eight players on August 5.
- •Dee Williams averaged 15.4 yards per punt return at Tennessee.
- •Williams previously worked out with Washington on August 1.
- •The Giants are evaluating multiple positions ahead of the season.
- •John Harbaugh is in his first training camp with the Giants.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Giants have tryout for former Tennessee defensive back in NFL camp
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