The Detroit Lions have a big decision to make with regards to what player they bring back first, and an answer could be coming early ahead of free agency with regards to this.
Running back Jamaal Williams is a player that the Lions have to make a choice on, and Williams and the team could have mutual interest in a deal. There are, however, other teams that could be involved in his market.
Tyler Dunne of GoLongTV.com revealed the latest on Williams and his market. As he reported, there is interest between him and the Lions, but three other teams are lurking from the AFC.
Free agency nugget to pass along. There’s mutual interest in Jamaal Williams returning to Detroit, but a source told me today that Buffalo, Cincinnati and the New York Jets are all very interested in the running back.
Williams led the NFL with 17 rushing TDs last year.
— Tyler Dunne ()
“Free agency nugget to pass along. There’s mutual interest in Jamaal Williams returning to Detroit, but a source told me today that Buffalo, Cincinnati and the New York Jets are all very interested in the running back. Williams led the NFL with 17 rushing TDs last year,” Dunne .
The story with Williams is not unlike what the team heard early on with defensive end John Cominsky. Interest elsewhere, but mutual interest in a reunion with Detroit. Only time will tell if the sides can come together for a deal.
The Bills, Bengals and Jets would all make sense as suitors for Williams. Buffalo is looking for a ground game upgrade, as are the Bengals. New York, meanwhile, is trying to woo quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Having one of his favorite players at running back in Williams would seemingly not hurt their case.
Williams does represent an important player for the Lions who is one of their top emotional leaders, so only time will tell what kind of deal the sides can reach, and if some other team intervenes.
Jamaal Williams Deal Could Come Soon for Lions
The biggest move to start this offseason for Detroit could be coming soon with Williams, and it does sound as if the Lions are interested in keeping the running back around.
It’s seemed like the Lions and Williams were heading for a return, and that could be the case in the coming days.
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