The Broncos’ search for a new nickel cornerback may be reaching a conclusion as the team was closing in Tuesday on a two-year contract agreement with seven-year veteran K’Waun Williams, a league source confirmed.
Williams, 30, played a career-high 648 defensive snaps for the 49ers last season in 14 games (eight starts).
Once a deal is complete, Williams will be the favorite to replace Bryce Callahan, who remains a free agent.
Adding Williams falls in line with the plan set last week by Broncos general manager George Paton, who said his intention was to add “one or two cornerbacks, definitely.