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Report: Jamaal Williams, Lions Far Apart in Contract Negotiations

Could Jamaal Williams depart the Detroit Lions this offseason?

John Maakaron

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The Detroit Lions and free-agent running back Jamaal Williams are currently far apart in their contract negotiations. 

According to golongtd.com, several NFL teams are still vying for the services of the veteran running back, including the Bills, the Bengals, the Panthers and the Bears. 

Several of the top running backs available have yet to sign new deals, making it difficult for front offices and general managers to close on new contract agreements. 

At the end of the season and in several subsequent interviews this offseason, Williams has indicated a strong desire to return to Motown, especially after he had a career season. 

“Do I want to come back? Hmmm, let me think about it,” Williams explained to reporters, following the Lions' 9-8 season. “I spent two years here doing great. Hmm, do I want to come back? Do I want to come back to more blessings? Hmm, let me think about that. That’s your answer.”

Two years ago, Williams signed a two-year, $6 million contract, after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers. 

“He’s been a bellcow for us all year long. Really it’s been the steady three, four, five-yard gains for the most part. And then, he does have the ability to break some tackles as well, and I think he’s had a couple of 50-yarders as well this year," Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said. "So, we think extremely highly of him, he’s been consistent for us as a runner.”

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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