The Facts: The Chiefs announced that Williams informed the club of his decision to opt out of the 2020 season. "As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his family," GM Brett Veach said in a statement. "He means a lot to our football team as a player and a person, and we’re going to miss having him around this season.”
Diehards Line:As fantasy owners know, the Chiefs invested a first-round pick in former LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. With Williams opting out, Edwards-Helaire is needed more than ever -- both in Kansas City and on our fantasy rosters. ... An updated and more complete version of this story is now available here.