The Las Vegas Raiders added to their working again depth by signing Damien Williams, his agent introduced Friday.
Phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed. Williams provides a veteran presence because the group adjusts to the absence of Josh Jacobs (holdout). Fellow working backs Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah are additionally on the roster.
Williams, 31, performed in only one sport final season with the Atlanta Falcons, carrying the ball twice for two yards earlier than sustaining a rib damage. He spent most of his time on injured reserve earlier than being launched in December.
Williams had a giant postseason for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs following the 2019 marketing campaign by dashing for 196 yards and 4 touchdowns and catching 11 passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns in three video games. He stood out in Tremendous Bowl LIV with 104 yards and one landing on 17 carries and 4 receptions for 29 yards and one other rating because the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers.
Williams has rushed for 1,397 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 154 passes for 1,209 yards and 11 scores in 98 video games (16 begins) for the Miami Dolphins (2014-17), Chiefs (2018-19), Chicago Bears (2021) and Falcons (2022).
