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Lions add Jamaal Williams to running back mix

The Detroit Lions reached an agreement late Tuesday night with running back Jamaal Williams, giving D'Andre Swift a new backfield complement.

Williams confirmed the move on Twitter. NFL.com reports the deal is for two years and $7.5 million.

Williams spent his first four NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, behind two-time 1,000-yard rusher Aaron Jones. Williams had 505 yards on 119 carries last season (4.2 yards per carry) and a pair of touchdowns. He also caught 31 passes for 236 yards and a TD.

He'll now share an NFC North backfield with Swift, who had 521 yards on 114 carries (4.