JAMAAL WILLIAMS NEWS

Gets look from Chicago Williams worked out with the Bears on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams is still searching for a team after he was released by the Saints in early March. He spent the last two seasons in New Orleans and had a reduced role behind Alvin Kamara in 2024, finishing with 48 carries for 164 yards and one touchdown while adding nine catches (on 11 targets) for 57 yards across 14 regular-season games. Roschon Johnson is working through a foot injury, so Williams would be in line to compete against Kyle Monangai and Travis Homer for a backup role behind D'Andre Swift if he catches on with the Bears.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Saints release underachieving RB Jamaal Williams Deadspin | Saints release underachieving RB Jamaal Williams

MARCH 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Saints release underachieving RB Jamaal Williams The New Orleans Saints released running back Jamaal Williams on Tuesday, reportedly clearing $1.59 million in salary cap space.Williams sign...

MARCH 4 • THESTATE.COM

New Orleans Saints terminate contract of veteran running back Jamaal Williams Williams played two seasons with Saints

MARCH 4 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints Cut Ties With Veteran Running Back Jamaal Williams After Two Seasons He still had one year remaining on his contract.

MARCH 4 • SI.COM

Let go by New Orleans The Saints are releasing Williams on Tuesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact Williams, who is now heading into his age-30 season as a free agent, rushed just 48 times for 164 yards (3.4 YPC) and one touchdown across 14 regular-season appearances with the Saints in 2024. He also caught nine of 11 targets for 57 yards, while racking up a career-high 288 yards as a kick returner. With 2024 having marked the least productive season of Williams' career by a notable margin, teams around the league don't figure to view the veteran running back as a hot option on the open market.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Chris Olave, Jamaal Williams pickleball competition at Super Bowl Experience New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave and running back Jamaal Williams competed in a friendly pickleball competition in front of fans...

FEBRUARY 9 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Splits RB duties Week 18 Williams notched eight rushes for 15 yards and caught his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 27-19 defeat to the Buccaneers.

Impact Williams logged at least eight carries for the first time since Week 2. The Saints had been eliminated from playoff contention multiple weeks ago and were without multiple key offensive starters Sunday, inlcuding running back Alvin Kamara (groin) as well as RB2 Kendre Miller (concussion). This left Williams to split carries with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who was elevated from the practice for Week 18, and these two combined for a paltry 41 rushing yards on 16 carries. This caps off what was easily the least prodcutive season of Williams' career, finishing with fewer than 100 carries and 300 rushing yards for the first time in eight seasons. The 29-year-old signed a three-year, $12 million contract with New Orleans in March of 2023, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the team move on him from ahead of the 2025 regular season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two carries Week 17 Williams notched two carries for 12 yards and gathered in his only target for 12 yards during Sunday's 25-10 loss versus Las Vegas.

Impact Williams barely played even though starting running back Alvin Kamara was inactive with a groin injury for the second week in a row. Instead, Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the team with five carries for 20 yards after being elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest. This was mostly because second-year running back Kendre Miller was forced out with a concussion during the first half. No matter who's been available at running back for New Orleans this season, Williams has never served as anything more than a fringe RB2. He'll likely provide depth once again during the regular-season finale versus the Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready if Kamara is out Williams said Thursday that he'll be ready in the event Alvin Kamara (groin) can't play in Monday's game at Green Bay.

Impact Interim coach Darren Rizzi relayed earlier Thursday that Kamara was unlikely to be available Week 16 due to the adductor injury that he sustained this past Sunday against the Commanders, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Since recording 20 touches between Weeks 1 and 2 this season, Williams' usage has been few and far between, with 22 total touches for 77 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns across his past nine appearances. Kendre Miller appears as if he'll be the biggest beneficiary if Kamara sits out Monday, having taken 19 carries for 78 yards and one TD over the last two games. If that comes to pass, Williams and Jordan Mims will be the other backfield options on the active roster, while Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Xazavian Valladay are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Jamaal Williams on opportunity with absence of Alvin Kamara | Packers vs. Saints NFL Week 16 New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams speaks with the media on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center as...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Gayle Benson, Jamaal Williams celebrate opening of Lucy Benson Animal Rescue and Community Support building | 2024 Month of Giving New Orleans Saints owner and Pelicans governor Gayle Benson along with Saints running back Jamaal Williams joined the LSPCA and Raising Cane...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs zero carries Sunday Williams had zero carries during Sunday's 20-19 loss versus the Commanders.

Impact Williams did not record any statistics outside of two kickoff returns on which he netted 57 yards. The veteran running back mostly fell out of the rushing rotation when second-year back Kendre Miller returned to action last week. This remained the case Sunday even after RB1 Alvin Kamara exited with a groin injury and did not return during the fourth quarter. Instead, Miller carried the rushing workload with eight of his nine attempts coming in the fourth quarter. The Saints will next play on the road at Green Bay on Monday, Dec. 23. Should Kamara remain out, then it appears likely that Miller will be the feature back for New Orleans while Williams serves as the primary backup.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as RB3 in Week 14 Williams notched three rushes for five yards and reeled in both of his targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 14-11 win versus the Giants.

Impact Williams saw a bit more action than when he finished with just one reception against the Rams last week. The 29-year-old running back appeared to fill a larger role in the absence of Taysom Hill (knee), who had been the team's No. 2 rusher behind Alvin Kamara this season. However, Williams still served as the Saints' No. 3 rushing threat, as second-year back Kendre Miller logged a season-high 10 carries after missing the previous four games with a hamstring issue. If Sunday's game is any indication of how the rushing responsibilities will be split going forward, then Williams would still be left with little-to-no relevance in fantasy. New Orleans will next play versus the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 15.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs one pass in return Williams had zero carries and hauled in his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 21-14 defeat to the Rams.

Impact Williams reprised his role as the Saints' RB2 after missing the previous three games with a groin issue. But, that still didn't mean he would factor into their gameplan, as Alvin Kamara once again carried the load out of the backfield while playing 86 percent of offensive snaps. Do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill also featured into his usual role in the rushing game before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in the fourth quarter. With no other player capable of filling Hill's unique role in the offense, New Orleans will likely have to make up for his absence by lean on its other tight ends and rushers. This could lead to more opportunities as a short-yardage power back for the 224-pound Williams. It will be worth monitoring how he is deployed behind Kamara during this coming Sunday's road game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Williams (groin) is listed as active Sunday against the Rams.

Impact After following an LP/LP/FP practice regimen this week, Williams has put a groin injury behind him and is in the clear for his first game action since Week 8. Considering Alvin Kamara remains the Saints' workhorse back, Williams likely will be relegated to a complementary role, which amounted to 16 touches for 55 yards from scrimmage in his six appearances prior to his recent three-game absence.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Morning Break: Tanoh Kpassagnon, Erik McCoy, and Jamaal Williams are questionable for Sunday's game A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Saturday, Nov. 30

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Questionable after full practice Williams (groin) was a full participant in practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Williams' ability to practice without limitations Friday following a pair of limited sessions bodes well for his chances of returning for his first action since Week 8. If Williams makes his return Sunday, he'll likely work in a complementary role behind Alvin Kamara.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Thursday Williams (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's estimated report.

Impact Williams has missed the Saints' last three regular-season games due to a groin injury. The veteran running back will have one more chance Friday to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Williams (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

Impact This marks Williams' first on-field work since Nov. 7, as he appears to have used the Saints' Week 12 bye to improve, health-wise. His last game action occurred Week 8 at the Chargers, so he may need to string together multiple practices in a row to have a chance to return Sunday against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out another week Williams (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Williams missing a third straight game, Jordan Mims figures to again serve as the No. 2 running back behind workhorse Alvin Kamara. Williams didn't practice at all this week, and his next chance to play will be on the other side of an upcoming Week 12 bye.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out another practice Williams (groin) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Williams has sat out the Saints' last two games and has yet to take any practice reps this week, so he may be facing an uphill battle to gain clearance for Sunday's contest against the Browns. If Williams remains out for another game, the Saints could continue to lean on Taysom Hill and Jordan Mims to spell lead back Alvin Kamara.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Williams (groin) didn't take part in practice Wednesday.

Impact Stretching back to last week, Williams has been listed as a non-participant on back-to-back injury reports due to a groin issue, missing the last two games a result. He was seen on an exercise bike in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, so it's unclear where he stands in his recovery effort.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Williams (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Williams sat out the Week 9 loss to Carolina, but he appeared to be tracking toward a return this weekend after he was a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday. However, he took a step backward with no participation in Friday's practice and will now miss a second straight contest. With Williams sidelined once again, Jordan Mims is left as the lone available backup running back behind Alvin Kamara.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE