When the Seattle Seahawks cut Cary Williams on Dec. 7, the eighth-year cornerback hoped for the opportunity to sign with another team that would make it to the playoffs.
That opportunity arrived on Tuesday, when the Washington Redskins signed Williams, according to a person familiar with the situation. The move, which has not yet been confirmed by the team, will add depth to the secondary after injuries to Kyshoen Jarrett and backup cornerback Dashaun Phillips.
Jarrett, a versatile defender who has played nickelback and free safety this season, sustained a neck injury after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden on Sunday.