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.