P.J. Williams

P.J. Williams staying in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints re-signed defensive back P.J. Williams to a 1-year, $2 million contract.

What It Means:

Williams is capable of covering inside and outside, and he also played safety last season. He figures to be a utility depth option for the Saints in 2020. Williams has given up 8.2 yards per target each of the past two seasons. He had 1 interception and 4 pass deflections last season and allowed 5 touchdowns on 64 targets. Williams turns 27 in two months.

Williams graded 74th on Pro Football Focus last season among 83 corners to play at least 553 defensive snaps. He's received negative coverage grades each of the past two years.