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Pats bring in Jamaal Williams for workout

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Patriots brought in free agent RB Jamaal Williams for a workout.

The Pats brought in an interesting name to work out for the backfield this week, bringing in former Packers, Lions, and Saints running back Jamaal Williams. The 31-year-old last appeared in the NFL for the Saints in 2024, tallying 164 rushing yards that season. He had a career year for the Lions in 2022, totaling 1,000 yards on the ground and leading the league in rushing touchdowns. The Patriots are looking for some depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson; there is no indication Williams will sign, but he will be practice squad depth if he does.

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Free agent RB Jamaal Williams is visiting the Dolphins on Monday.

Williams has now met with two teams since the weekend, as the veteran running back was also brought in by the Bears on Saturday. Williams blew up for 262-1066-17 in 2022 but has totaled just 470 yards and two touchdowns on 154 carries since 2023 despite playing in 27 games. Williams’ workout comes a day after Alexander Mattison suffered a neck/shoulder injury in preseason action against the Bears. Now entering his age-30 season, Williams won’t have much to offer outside of a rotational and/or short-yardage role, which would make him unreliable for fantasy wherever he signs.
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Jamaal Williams worked out for the Bears on Saturday.

Williams ran for 1066 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2022 with the Lions, but has accumulated just 470 yards and two touchdowns in 27 games over the last two years with the Saints. The charismatic running back turned 30 in April. His potential addition would further complicate the backup running back spot for the Bears, where Roschon Johnson and rookie Kyle Monangai slot in behind D’Andre Swift.
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Saints released RB Jamaal Williams.

Williams ends his Saints career with just 154 carries for 470 yards and two touchdowns in two seasons with the team. He took more than 20 snaps in just four games with New Orleans last year between injuries and the rise of Kendre Miller late in the season. Williams is entering his age-30 season and could make for a reasonable backup for a team that wants a goal-line grinder to spell a back who can stay on the field on third down. The release frees up $1.59 million in cap space for the Saints, meaning they only need to find another $45 million in cuts or restructures to be cap compliant. Easy.
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Jamaal Williams rushed eight times for 15 yards in the Saints’ Week 18 loss to the Buccaneers while adding a seven-yard catch.

Williams appeared in 14 games with the Saints, but the former touchdown machine was limited to just 48 carries and one touchdown along with 164 yards. The 29-year-old remains one of the best interviews in the sport, but simply put, he’s been a massive bust since his 17-score season in 2022. Williams will likely be looking for a new team in 2025, and new surroundings won’t bring about renewed fantasy relevancy.
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Jamaal Williams rushed two for 12 yards in the Saints’ Week 17 loss to the Raiders, adding one catch for 12 yards.

After Kendre Miller left the game in the second quarter with a concussion, it was Clyde Edwards-Helaire who got most of the rushing work, not Williams. However, if Miller were to be ruled out for Week 18, both Williams and Edwards-Helaire would likely split the work in the backfield, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the practice reports this week even though neither player would be recommended outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.
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Saints signed Clyde Edwards-Helaire, formerly of the Chiefs.

CEH was waived by the Chiefs earlier this week. He began the year on the non-football injury list and was activated a month and a half into the season. He was a healthy scratch in every game after that before being cut. With Alvin Kamara banged up, the Saints are in need of some depth at running back. Kendre Miller would draw the start if Kamara misses Week 16. Edwards-Helaire would mix in for backup duties with Jamaal Williams if he can get up to speed in time.
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Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is active for Week 13 against the Rams.

Williams entered the weekend questionable but is expected to play. He is the clear backup running back and should remain off fantasy radars. Saints declared QB Spencer Rattler, RB Jordan Mims, LB Jaylan Ford, OL Lucas Patrick, C Erik McCoy, WR Mason Tipton, and DT Khristian Boyd inactive for Week 13 against the Rams. Patrick and McCoy are out due to ankle and groin injuries, respectively. Their absences leave the Saints offensive line weaker against the Rams.
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Jamaal Williams (groin) is questionable for Week 13 against the Rams.

Williams has been dealing with the groin issue for a month. He was limited for two practices this week but got upgraded to a full session before being listed as questionable, giving him a decent shot at suiting up on Sunday. With Taysom Hill’s role growing by the week, Williams will likely be deployed as the No. 3 running back going forward.
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Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited during Thursday’s practice.

Williams has not played over the last three weeks because of his groin injury, and with back-to-back limited sessions, there’s a decent chance the return won’t come in Week 13 against the Rams. If he was able to get in a full practice Friday, however, that tune could change.
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Jamaal Williams (groin) was limited in practice on Wednesday.

He seems to be trending towards playing for the first time since Week 8. He had just 13 carries in the six weeks before he hit injured reserve. Williams is firmly off the fantasy radar unless one of Taysom Hill or Alvin Kamara get injured at this point.

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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Love was listed as a limited practice participant after he tweaked his ankle in the Cardinals’ Week 4 loss to the Giants. Though he seemingly seized command of Arizona’s backfield in Week 3, Tyler Allgeier was heavily involved in Week 4 as Love hurt his ankle. He was already nursing his other ankle heading into the season and may see limited touches again with this latest tweak. Love is still trending to play Week 5 against the Lions but may sit back on the RB2/3 borderline as his ankle heals.
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Seahawks RB George Holani (ribs) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Holani was listed as a limited practice participant due to a rib injury on Wednesday. The 26-year-old operated as a passing-down backup to Emanuel Wilson in Week 4 with Jadarian Price out. Unless he misses practice later this week, he is still on track to play in Week 5, though Holani does not have a large enough role to achieve fantasy relevance.
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Broncos CB Patrick Surtain (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

Neither Surtain or Riley Moss (ribs) practiced on Wednesday. Head coach Sean Payton said the Broncos don’t anticipate placing Surtain on injured reserve. The injuries to both corners look to be shorter-term; Surtain is week-to-week while Moss’ return timeline is not disclosed yet. Both are on the wrong side of questionable for Week 5 against the Chargers.
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Chargers OL Trevor Penning (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

Penning suffered a concussion in the Chargers’ Week 4 loss and is still in the protocol to start the week. Also not practicing was G Kayode Awosika, who has missed multiple games with a fibula injury. Both are in jeopardy of missing Week 5, dealing serious blow to Justin Herbert’s offensive line.
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Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (chest) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

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