Jamaal Williams

It's right to be interested in a player who led the NFL with 17 rushing TDs last season.

A tandem of Jamaal Williams and James Cook is a tantalizing thought for these cold days of March. If the cost fits the bill, Beane and company should do whatever they can to bring Williams onboard the wagon. Thus a further wrench was now added to the seized running back engine. So, while NFL fans wait for the official start of free agency, Bills Mafia and prideful Lions fans wait to see what shakes out with some familiar backfield names. EDT that Williams and Detroit were “far apart on a deal.” He also added that Buffalo was “mulling what to do with Devin Singletary.” [Looking at Williams’ stats](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJa06.htm), it’s evident that he hasn’t accumulated significant mileage at either stop, which should mean he has plenty left in the bruising tank he’d bring to Orchard Park, NY. As of Tuesday evening, things have grown more interesting concerning the running back situation for both the Lions and Bills. He profiles as a running back the likes of which the Bills haven’t fielded since Karlos Williams or Willis McGahee. Should Jamaal Williams join the Bills, it would be his third team since entering the league with the But he is two years younger than Williams, and represents a significant-enough investment by the organization as a third-round pick. [Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/) running back Devin Singletary set to be an unrestricted free agent this time tomorrow. That’s an incredible number by a RB in the modern NFL.

The Bengal may need Williams now more than at thr start of free agency.

Williams could fit right in with the locker room and style of offense Cincinnati is looking for. However, they may have some good news coming regarding the backfield. [Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/), [Carolina Panthers](https://www.catscratchreader.com/), and [Chicago Bears](https://www.windycitygridiron.com/) are among the teams still alive in the running for Williams. [Chicago Bears](https://www.windycitygridiron.com/) backfield. [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) running back Jamaal Williams. [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cincyjungle.com/) are on the heels of losing running back Samaje Perine to the [Denver Broncos](https://www.milehighreport.com).

Technically, Jamaal Williams is still a free agent and could return to Detroit. But the reality of the business of football makes it all but certain ...

The Detroit Lions' free-agent addition of David Montgomery essentially guarantees the departure of fan-favorite ball carrier Jamaal Williams this offseason.

With NFL free agency underway, let's examine the best fits for former Detroit Lions RB Jamaal Williams. Where might he play in 2023?

The Lions want Swift to be healthy. Whereas Sanders is always looking for the splash play, Williams will just take what’s blocked and run forward. At 28 years old, returning to Detroit on another two-year deal makes all the sense in the world. It’s no secret that the Eagles have little interest in bringing back Miles Sanders. I would like to see if, man, can we get him out of camp, get his legs under him, get him in really good shape, get the intensity, get the volume under him, and then see what he looks like.” Returning to the Lions is certainly on the table, but are they the best fit for Williams? Fantasy football managers want Swift to be a three-down back. But in terms of ability to contribute, Williams is a two-down grinder. In an interview at Radio Row, Williams said, “I really just want to stay with Detroit, if I can. Regardless, Williams is a useful running back. It’s difficult to assess what the market will be for Williams. This year’s running back class was initially loaded with guys like Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, and Saquon Barkley set to hit the market.

Jamaal Williams led the NFL last season with 17 rushing touchdowns for the Lions.

In the wake of Williams' likely Lions departure, NFL fans lamented it and remembered some of his best moments in Detroit. (Warning: NSFW language in some clips.) ...

This dude single handedly changed the perspective of that organization. The Detroit Lions are insane for paying another RB and not signing Jamaal Williams. [March 15, 2023] (Warning: NSFW language in some clips.) The terms of said deal, which includes $18 million for Montgomery, means that Williams will likely soon be calling another NFL city home. He’s been so much fun to watch on and [off the field in Detroit](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-packers-jamaal-williams-hilarious-snf-intro).

According to Tyler Dunne of Go Long, the Bengals remain “in the mix” for Williams alongside the likes of the Bills, Panthers and Bears. This report went live ...

While Williams figures to be more of a two-down back at a time the Bengals could move on from Joe Mixon, the fit projects to be a good one. According to Tyler Dunne of Go Long, the Bengals remain “in the mix” for Williams alongside the likes of the Bills, Panthers and Bears. [losing running back Samaje Perine](https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/lists/bengals-best-free-agent-options-replace-samaje-perine/), the [Cincinnati Bengals ](https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/)remain in the running for free agent Jamaal Williams.

The NFL's 2022 rushing touchdown leader appears likely to have a new home in 2023.

Wherever he goes, Williams is primed to get the job done. A one-yard run from the 1-yard line, for example, would be considered a success while a rush for the same distance from the 2-yard line would be a failure. Among the 10 running backs who faced eight or more defenders in the box the most, Williams was one of four (Tyler Allgeier, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey) to rush for at least 1,000 yards. I'm good," Williams finished. [Per NFL Next Gen Stats](https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/rushing#percent-eight-defenders), he was timed as spending an average of 2.64 seconds behind the line of scrimmage per rush attempt. "Don't let these tears fool you. Williams was actually 2.1 percent worse than an average running back per DVOA but ranked 11th in success rate at 54 percent. On Tuesday, reports emerged the Lions plan on signing former Bears running back David Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million deal. based on down and distance." Only Chuba Hubbard (2.53 seconds), A.J. [Follow Yardbarker on MSN to get our exclusive content in your Microsoft News feed](https://www.msn.com/en-us/community/channel/vid-cj9pqbr0vn9in2b6ddcd8sfgpfq6x6utp44fssrv6mc2gtybw0us) Dillon (2.6 seconds) and Samaje Perine (2.61 seconds) got to the line of scrimmage faster.

It's a bittersweet feeling for Detroit Lions fans, who will most likely have to say goodbye to Jamaal Williams.

RB Jamaal Williams, coming off a career year with the Lions, has agreed to join the Saints on a three-year, $12 million deal, a source told ESPN's Adam ...

[Khalen Saunders](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121634/khalen-saunders) and [Nathan Shepherd](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4076951/nathan-shepherd). [Houston Texans](/nfl/team/_/name/hou/houston-texans) in 2021 to address their lack of depth at running back. It also finished sixth in rushing yards in 2018, when Kamara and [Mark Ingram](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13981/mark-ingram-ii) were paired together. The Saints also brought in New Orleans hasn't had a solid duo in the backfield since it paired Williams fit seamlessly into the Lions' system after joining the team as an unrestricted free agent in 2021.

The New Orleans Saints are signing running back Jamaal Williams to a three-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.

2 back for the majority of his career, spelling [Aaron Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/aaron-jones/) in Green Bay, [D'Andre Swift](https://www.nfl.com/players/d-andre-swift/) in Detroit, and now Kamara in New Orleans. The two could form quite a duo in an offense that has a new quarterback in [Derek Carr](https://www.nfl.com/players/derek-carr/) and a receiving corps that features second-year star [Chris Olave](https://www.nfl.com/players/chris-olave/) and veteran [Michael Thomas](https://www.nfl.com/players/michael-thomas/). [Alvin Kamara](https://www.nfl.com/players/alvin-kamara/). But the NFL is very much a business, and if Williams were to earn a pay raise, it was going to come in 2023. While quarterbacks are earning between $40 and $55 million per year, Williams will make just a fraction of that in New Orleans. Now was the time for Williams -- who turns 28 in April -- to cash in.

Last season's NFL leader in rushing touchdowns is heading to New Orleans. Jamaal Williams has agreed to a contract with the Saints, according to multiple ...

With the Saints, Williams joins a backfield that already has He had 262 carries for 1,066 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, all career highs. [Jamaal Williams](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/7813/jamaal-williams) has agreed to a contract with the Saints, according to multiple reports.

Detroit agreed to a contract with former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery, effectively signaling the end of the BYU product's time as a Lion. The ...