Former UConn wide receiver Nick Williams failed in his bid to make the Washington Redskins' season-opening 53-man roster when he was one of the last cuts but he will be sticking around for a while as he was signed to the practice squad by the Redskins. The team announced the news on its official Twitter account.

Williams, an undrafted rookie free agent, was tied for the team lead with seven receptions in the preseason. Williams had 51 receiving yards and returned one punt for 29 yards during the preseason.