Yo, football fans, you won’t believe this. Remember Jamaal Williams, the guy who led the *entire league* in rushing touchdowns just four years ago? Yeah, him. He just had a workout with the Patriots on Tuesday, and get this: they didn’t sign him. Wild, right?
From League Leader to Free Agent Grind
Williams, man, what a ride. He was a fourth-round pick back in 2017 with the Packers, putting in four seasons there. Then he spent two years balling out in Detroit, and another two in New Orleans. The dude’s got 4,122 career rushing yards and 1,310 receiving yards, plus a hefty 40 touchdowns to his name. And we’re talking about the guy who was untouchable in 2022, leading the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns! That’s not just good, that’s *elite* production. But here we are, October 2026, and the 31-year-old hasn’t played since 2024. He’s grinding for a shot, any shot, at a roster or practice squad spot.
Patriots Go Another Way, Williams Left Waiting
So, the Patriots bring him in for a look, which, honestly, felt like a no-brainer given his track record. You’d think a team looking for a veteran back might jump on a guy with that kind of production history. But nope. According to the league’s transaction report, Williams wasn’t inked to a deal. Instead, they brought in cornerback Al’Zillion Hamilton, who *did* get added to their practice squad from that same workout day. You gotta feel for Williams. It’s tough out there when you’re 31 and haven’t played in a couple of seasons, even with a resume like his.
What’s next for Williams? Man, that’s the million-dollar question. He’s clearly still got the drive to get back on an NFL field, pushing hard for those workouts. After leading the league in TDs not that long ago, seeing him on the outside looking in is a real head-scratcher. Will another team give him a shot? Or was this his last real chance to get back in the game? Hope he gets another call soon.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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