Former Eagles Lineman Bernard Williams Released Nearly 30 Years After Last NFL Game

Williams, who was suspended in 1995 for marijuana use and never reinstated, was surprisingly released from the Eagles' reserve/suspended list.

Bernard Williams, a former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, was officially released from the team's reserve/suspended list on November 16, 2023, despite not having played in the NFL since 1994.
Williams was suspended in 1995 for marijuana use and never applied for reinstatement, causing his name to remain on the team's suspended list for nearly 30 years.
Williams, who was selected with the 14th overall pick of the 1994 NFL draft, started in all 16 games as a rookie before his suspension.
Despite his short career in the NFL, Williams played in the Canadian Football League, the Arena Football League, and the XFL.
Williams, now 51, was surprised by his release and learned of it from a former player he coached in high school, who is now a scout for the Green Bay Packers.