The two defensive backs, who were both injured on the same day in training camp last August, worked primarily during defensive drills Wednesday during organized team activities and dialed it back when the Browns went to 11-on-11s.
Williams put the helmet on this week and participated in drills for the first time since he tried to coax some life out of the axillary nerve damage in his shoulder last September.
But the Browns will use three outside a corners a lot, so there will be plenty of reps to go around regardless of who starts.
I am happy for this team and happy for the organization.
That’s the guy I’m going to go to war with each and every Sunday and really every day once we start camp.
“I feel like the team made a great decision on what they need,’’ he said.
“Like anybody going through an injury, he had some tough moments there, but when he was in this building, he had a smile on his face and he worked really hard in that training room.
Williams was already on a mission to improve in his second last year when he suffered the injury, so he picked up where he left off as soon as he could.
Williams and Delpit, both former LSU Tigers, pushed each other hard during their rehab, and continue to do so.
“He didn’t play as a rookie so coming in, you just want to prove yourself off the bat,’’ Williams said.
Williams has also begun to bond with newcomers on the team such as linebacker Anthony Walker and safety John Johnson III, both of whom are vocal, dynamic leaders.
“A-Walk, he’s one of those guys that’s going to talk through the whole play,’’ Williams said.
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