MARCUS WILLIAMS NEWS

How shocking was Baltimore Ravens' loss to Miami?

The Baltimore defense was abysmal in Sunday's loss, and Skip and Shannon contend its collapse was a historic embarrassment.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Can't-Miss Play: Marcus Williams' toe-dragging catch nets safety's second INT vs. Tagovailoa No Description

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Marcus Williams' second INT of '22 deserves multiple looks Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams makes an impressive interception on a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Chiefs’ Juan Thornhill seeks to fill Tyrann Mathieu's void

2022 is a huge year for Juan Thornhill in the wake of Tyrann Mathieu's departure from Kansas City.

JUNE 15, 2022

New Ravens Safety Marcus Williams Has Solid First Impression The first thing that caught the eye of new Ravens safety Marcus Williams was the amount of talent in the secondary.

JUNE 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Marcus Williams Already Names Ravens Most Underrated Player Marcus Williams hasn’t even played a snap for the Ravens and he’s already getting attention.

MAY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Safety Marcus Williams Fits Perfectly Into Ravens Defensive Scheme Safety Marcus Williams is expected to thrive in the Ravens’ defensive scheme under new coordinator Mike Macdonald.

MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Saints 2022 free agency tracker: Deshaun Watson chooses Browns; Marcus Maye to replace S Marcus Williams Our Saints free-agent tracker will cover every personnel move, big or small, serving as a placeholder for all Saints non-draft transactions.

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saints 2022 free agency tracker: Four contracts restructured; Marcus Maye to replace S Marcus Williams Our Saints free-agent tracker will cover every personnel move, big or small, serving as a placeholder for all Saints non-draft transactions.

MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL free agency: Von Miller, Mitchell Trubisky among top signings

Eric Williams breaks down the 10 best signings of NFL free agency, including Von Miller, Christian Kirk and Mitchell Trubisky.

MARCH 17, 2022

Ravens offseason tracker: Safety Marcus Williams agrees to 5-year deal, $70-million deal The Ravens joined the free agency fray Tuesday by signing one of the top free agents on the market in safety Marcus Williams.

MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reaction To Reports Ravens Are Singing Marcus Williams - PressBox Glenn Clark, Luke Jackson and Ken Zalis react to the reports that free agent safety Marcus Williams is singing with the Ravens and discuss h...

MARCH 15, 2022 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Saints 2022 free agency tracker: Deonte Harty gets second-round tender; Marcus Williams to sign with Ravens Our Saints free-agent tracker will cover every personnel move, big or small, serving as a placeholder for all Saints non-draft transactions.

MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reports: Marcus Williams Agrees to Five-Year Deal With Ravens Playmaking safety Marcus Williams Reportedly Agrees to Five-Year Deal With Ravens

MARCH 15, 2022 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Signs huge deal with Baltimore Williams has agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract with the Ravens, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After playing under a franchise tag in New Orleans last season, Williams will head to Baltimore to replace fellow free agent DeShon Elliott (pectoral) as the Ravens' starting free safety. A 2017 second-round pick, Williams started 14 or more games in each of his five seasons with the Saints, averaging 64 tackles, 7.6 pass defenses and 3.0 interceptions per season. He earned a top-10 PFF grade among safeties for four of those five campaigns, and he's one of the younger players from the 2017 draft class (he'll turn 26 in September, a few days before Baltimore's season opener).

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Williams New Potential Salary Range Revealed The expected salary range for New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams in free agency has been revealed.

MARCH 14, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Saints face crucial decisions with Armstead, Williams, other free agents

The Saints once again enter the offseason in the salary-cap pits. How should New Orleans approach free agency?

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Plays well on franchise tag Williams registered 74 tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 16 games in 2021.

Impact While his numbers aren't great for IDP purposes, Williams kept establishing himself as a top free safety in the league while setting a new career high in tackles along the way. Retaining his services will seemingly be a top priority for New Orleans this offseason. However, it's fair to wonder if the 25-year-old priced himself outside of the team's budget, considering the Saints are currently projected to be $60 million over the salary cap. If he does take his talents elsewhere, it would be a big hit to a defense that allowed the sixth-lowest completion rate in 2021.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 18 Williams was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact The safety was not on the injury report to open the week Wednesday after missing Week 17 while dealing with COVID-19. Williams will return just in time to return to his starting role in the Saints' secondary ahead of a must-win Week 18 game versus the Falcons.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Impact Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but he was listed as questionable and has now been ruled out for Week 17. In his absence, P.J. Williams is expected to draw the start at free safety.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Williams (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday but remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact That may mean that Williams has yet to clear the league's health and safety protocols in regards to testing negative. If he's unable to play, P.J. Williams would likely step in at free safety.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, John Sigler of USA Today reports.

Impact The Saints returned numerous players from the COVID-19 list Wednesday, but Williams is now caught in the health and safety protocols. His availability for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers is now up in the air. P.J. Williams could be more involved in the secondary if Marcus Williams is unable to play Week 17.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Easton vs Phillipsburg football preview: Annual Thanksgiving Day game returns for 114th rivalry meeting Thanks to a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck, Marcus Williams will return to Easton’s lineup healthy for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Da...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Seven tackles in Week 9 Williams had seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Williams has 15 tackles over his last two games, but he only has 22 tackles across his other six contests this season. The 25-year-old safety continues to play a prominent role in the Saints secondary, playing 99 to 100 percent of their defensive snaps on a weekly basis, but his production hasn't been consistent.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high in stops Williams recorded eight tackles (five solo) in a 36-27 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Impact Williams' eight tackles tied a season high, while his five solo tackles were his most of the season. The 2017 second-round selection continues to be a leader in the Saints secondary, playing 99-to-100 percent of the snaps on a weekly basis. Williams now has 30 tackles on the season to go with two picks and four passes defensed.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE