50 best players in the AFC East
By Brian Miller
Mario Williams
Dec 14, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94) tries to block a pass by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Buffalo beat Green Bay 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
One of the best defensive ends in the AFC, Mario Williams was the Houston Texans first pick in the 2006 draft going number one overall. He entered free agency in 2011 following six seasons in Houston.
The Buffalo Bills made Williams a priority heading into the 2012 off-season. The Bills signed Williams to a six year contract worth up to $100 million. $49.5 million guaranteed.
In 2012, his first with the Bills, Williams started all 16 games notching 46 tackles and 10.5 sacks. In 2013 he registered 38 tackles and 13 sacks in his 16 games as the teams starter.
Over his career, Williams has 367 total tackles and 91 sacks.
4× Pro Bowl (2008, 2009, 2013, 2014)
2× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2014)
2× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2013)
NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year (2007)
AFC Defensive Player of The Month
(November, 2014)
2× AFC Defensive Player of the Week
(2013-Week 2, Week 7)
Bills record most sacks in a game (4.5)
Ranked #42 in the Top 100 Players of 2015
Ranked #29 in the Top 100 Players of 2014
Ranked #72 in the Top 100 Players of 2013
Ranked #71 in the Top 100 Players of 2011