JAMAAL WILLIAMS NEWS

Detroit Lions reportedly get ex-Packers RB Jamaal Williams on 2-year, $7.5 million deal NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Detroit Lions will sign former Packers running back Jamaal Williams to a two-year, $7.5 million...

MARCH 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Joining Detroit on two-year deal Williams agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $7.5 million with the Lions on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 25-year-old expressed a desire to stay in Green Bay earlier this offseason, but after the Packers re-signed Aaron Jones, Williams will move on to Detroit. He primarily operated as the Packers' No. 2 running back and rushed for 505 yards on 4.2 yards per carry while catching 31 passes for 236 yards with three total touchdowns in 2020. He should fill a similar role in the Lions' backfield behind D'Andre Swift.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baldinger, Smith Sr., Billick: Best landing spots for Jamaal Williams NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, Steve Smith Sr. and Brian Billick explore best landing spots for RB Jamaal Williams

MARCH 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

'Free Agency Frenzy' crew explores best landing spots for RB Jamaal Williams The 'Free Agency Frenzy' crew explores best landing spots for RB Jamaal Williams.

MARCH 15, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers: What Aaron Jones deal means for Jamaal Williams On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers re-signed star running back Aaron Jones with the Pro Bowler receiving a four-year deal worth $48 million, a...

MARCH 15, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Aaron Jones staying with Packers on 4-year, $48 million deal

Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers need help at cornerback going into free agency

The Green Bay Packers need more cornerbacks to complement Pro Bowl selection Jaire Alexander as they attempt to reach the Super Bowl after losing in the NFC championship game each...

MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers 2021 free agency profile: What’s next for Jamaal Williams? The Green Bay Packers could lose their top two running backs this offseason. Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are both free agents. Today, we...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Wants to stay in Green Bay Williams said Monday that he'd "really love to just be a Packer all my life if I could," Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Impact Williams and regular backfield mate Aaron Jones (chest) are both set to hit free agency this offseason, but given the Packers' constrained salary cap situation, it seems unlikely that either player will get an offer from the team that would match what they could find on the open market. The 25-year-old has been a particularly effective complement to Jones over the last two seasons, having logged at least 700 yards from scrimmage and over 4.0 YPC in both campaigns. The presence of 2020 second-round pick AJ Dillon, who is widely expected to have a larger role next season, could make it easier for the Packers to let Williams walk.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A running back renovation? Packers could lose Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams in free agency Considering how much of the offensive load the duo has carried over the past four years, the prospect of not having the running backs return...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers: Jamaal Williams reportedly hasn’t been offered a new deal No position on the Green Bay Packers' roster could see bigger change this offseason than running back. Both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams...

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Tops 700 yards from scrimmage Williams recorded 119 carries for 505 yards and two touchdowns and 31 receptions for 236 yards and another score over 14 games in 2020.

Impact Williams didn't find the end zone as frequently as he did in 2019, but he essentially matched his production in both the yardage and yards per touch departments while topping 700 yards from scrimmage for the third time in four seasons. He isn't flashy, but he has gotten the job done and has proven himself as an effective complement to Aaron Jones. Both players will be free agents this offseason, and it remains to be seen if either will return to Green Bay. Wherever he winds up, Williams is unlikely to play a lead role, but if he at least gets the opportunity to split the work in the backfield, he'll be worthy of consideration in 2021 fantasy drafts.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers' 'uncertain' future hangs over Green Bay

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JANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for NFC Championship Game Williams (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact A limited practice participant throughout the week, Williams never appeared in serious danger of missing the NFC Championship Game. He handled a 37 percent snap share in a divisional-round win over Los Angeles last week, taking 12 carries for 65 yards.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in another limited practice Williams (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Both Williams and AJ Dillon (quadriceps) have had their practice reps managed this week. If the duo is able to gain clearance to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers, Williams and Dillon will play second and third fiddle, respectively, to top running back Aaron Jones.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies

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JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited Wednesday The Packers listed Williams as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report with an ankle injury.

Impact Fellow running back AJ Dillon (quadriceps) was also listed as limited. The Packers will provide another update on Williams' condition when the team practices again Thursday, but so far, there's nothing to suggest that he's in any danger of missing Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs onto backup role Williams had five carries for 26 yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears.

Impact Williams got the ball nearly half the time he was on the field, but Aaron Jones received the bulk of the backfield work in Sunday's contest and Williams played only 12 snaps. Williams was still far more involved than fellow reserve AJ Dillon -- who tallied just five snaps and one carry -- and he remains the clear backup behind Jones heading into the postseason.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to full participation Williams (quadriceps) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Williams was deemed to be limited at Wednesday's walk-through session, so his elevation to uncapped one day later is telling for the health of his quadriceps. With his status cleared ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale in Chicago, it'll be interesting to see if he retains his role as the Packers' No. 2 running back after AJ Dillon's impressive performance in Williams' absence Week 16. Dillon racked up 22 touches for 129 yards and two TDs in the blowout win over the Titans, while Aaron Jones himself recorded 12 touches for 108 total yards.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on Sunday

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison could play in the team’s regular-season finale Sunday at Chi...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited Wednesday Williams (quadriceps) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact The appearance at practice marks Williams' first since injuring his quad Week 15 against the Panthers. He proceeded to miss the Packers' dismantling of the Titans this past Sunday night, giving AJ Dillon a chance to shine alongside Aaron Jones. Dillon, a rookie second-rounder, turned 22 touches into 129 yards from scrimmage and two TDs on the ground, while Jones managed 12 touches for 108 total yards. If Williams does enough this week to be active Sunday at Chicago, it'll be interesting to see who among Williams and Dillon is working in concert with Jones.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Williams (quadriceps) returned to practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports

Impact Williams didn't practice at all last week before missing his second game of the campaign. His absence cleared the way for AJ Dillon to have his coming out party, as the rookie second-round pick tore through the Titans defense for 22 touches for 129 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs. Aaron Jones himself tallied 12 touches for 108 total yards, so it'll be interesting to see how Williams is reincorporated into the Packers offense. That's assuming Williams gains clearance to suit up Sunday at Chicago.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon's big night gives Packers more reason for optimism

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DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dillon feels 'blessed' to learn from Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams Packers RB AJ Dillon had a breakout 124-yard, two-TD performance in the Sunday Night Football win against the Tennessee Titans.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Adams shines in snow as Packers trounce Titans 40-14

Davante Adams caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers trounced the Tennessee Titans 40-14 for their fifth consecutive victory on a snowy Sunda...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS