At the conclusion of the first big wave of free agency in March, Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor declared Jonah Williams was the team’s left tackle. The Bengals then went ahead and doubled down on Taylor’s declaration when they passed on tackle Penei Sewell in the 2021 NFL Draft in favor of wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. It was a decision not lost on the incumbent left tackle.
“That means a lot to me, I really appreciate that from coach. I take that very seriously and I want to prove them right and prove the team right and do what it takes to be a great left tackle,” Williams said.