Leonard Williams, former USC DL, reportedly traded by New York Giants
Leonard Williams is on the move.
The former USC defensive lineman is heading back to the west coast after being traded by the New York Giants to the Seattle Seahawks Monday afternoon. The Seahawks get Williams and in return give New York a 2nd and 5th round draft pick.
Williams has been in New York since being drafted by the Jets in 2015, 6th overall. He stayed in New York but joined the Giants in 2019.
BREAKING: The #Giants are trading DL Leonard Williams to the #Seahawks for a 2nd and 5th round pick, per NFL Network. Our first trade of the day. pic.twitter.com/R69o8cOvQ2
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 30, 2023
The Giants are obviously looking to stock up on draft picks after struggling across the past few years. And though his best years with the Giants are behind him, they were able to get a decent haul.
Williams was a star at USC, earning first-team All-PAC-12 and first-team All-American honors twice. Upon arrival to the NFL Williams finished 3rd in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and cracked the 2016 pro bowl his sophomore season.
Williams has 39.5 career sacks across 132 total starts. He also has 59 tackles for loss, 162 QB hurries, 10 pass deflections, 6 forced fumbles and 470 combined tackles.