Jamaal Williams lands deal with New Orleans Saints

Jamaal Williams is officially leaving the Detroit Lions. According to a report from Adam Schefter, Williams and the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a 3-year deal. Williams spent two seasons with the Lions, including the 2022 season, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career while breaking Barry Sanders‘ franchise touchdown record along the way. Following the season, many believed it was just a matter of time before Williams signed a deal to stick around in Detroit, but that will obviously not be the case. UPDATE: According to Schefter, Williams’ contract with the Saints is a 3-year, $12 million deal, including $8 million in guaranteed money.

Key Points

1. Jamaal Williams is leaving the Detroit Lions and has agreed to a 3-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, according to a report from Adam Schefter.
2. Williams spent two seasons with the Lions, including the 2022 season where he rushed for over 1,000 yards and broke Barry Sanders’ franchise touchdown record.
3. Despite expectations that Williams would re-sign with the Lions, he will not be staying with the team for the upcoming season.
4. Williams’ contract with the Saints is a 3-year, $12 million deal, including $8 million in guaranteed money.

Why it Matters for Jamaal Williams and the New Orleans Saints

Though most believed Williams and the Lions would figure out a way to get a contract done, news broke on Tuesday night that the two sides were far apart on a new contract. Not long after that, it was announced that the Lions were signing former Chicago Bears running back, David Montgomery. Now, Williams will head to Dan Campbell‘s former team, the New Orleans Saints, where he will complement Alvin Kamara in the backfield.

Bottom Line: Williams is headed to New Orleans

Jamaal Williams is leaving the Detroit Lions and has agreed to a 3-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, as reported by Adam Schefter. Despite a successful 2022 season with the Lions, where he broke the franchise record for touchdowns and rushed for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, Williams will not be sticking around in Detroit. The terms of his contract with the Saints are reportedly worth $12 million over three years, including $8 million in guaranteed money.