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Former Lions RB Jamaal Williams cut from New Orleans Saints

Late on Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints announced they’ve released veteran running back Jamaal Williams after two seasons with the team. Williams was set to make a $3.15 million salary and cost $4.63 million against the cap. With the move, the Saints will take on $2.34 million in dead cap, but free up $1.59 million.

Back in 2023, the Detroit Lions and Williams were working on a new contract that would keep him in Detroit. However, negotiations broke down and the Lions pivoted their focus to David Montgomery. Williams would sign a three-year, $12 million deal ($8.