D.J. Williams Sits Out Initial Series vs. Chiefs Following DUI Arrest

by Dennis J. Georgatos

Filed under: Broncos, AFC West

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams did not start and sat out one series Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs as part of team-imposed sanctions following his drunken driving arrest two days ago.

Williams, the only player in the league to lead his team in both tackles (72) and sacks (3.5) according to press box statistics, also had his team captaincy taken away by the Broncos.

Linebacker Wesley Woodyard started in the place of Williams, who entered the game at the start of the Chiefs' second offensive series. It was the first time since Dec. 3, 2006, against Seattle that Williams had played in a game he did not start.

Williams was arrested early Friday for investigation of drunken driving and also was cited for driving at night time without his headlights on, authorities said.

He did not take part in the team's practice Friday.

Williams, entering his 100th career regular season game on Sunday, was pulled over by Denver police near the intersection of 9th and Broadway downtown at about 2:40 a.m. Friday. He faces an initial hearing on Dec. 13 in Denver County Court.

The Broncos said any further discipline on Williams would come from the legal system or the NFL, which can impose fines and/or a suspension under the league's personal conduct policy or substance abuse policy.

 

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