Saints Jamaal Williams to be activated from IR, play Thursday vs. Jaguars: Sources

Publish date: 2024-05-14

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New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams will be activated from injured reserve and play Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, team sources said. Here’s what you need to know:

How will this help the Saints?

The Saints signed Williams, 28, to be a complement to Kamara and help in goal-line situations. You would think Williams could help New Orleans in the red zone. The team ranks 28th in red zone efficiency as the offense has been frustrating to watch at best.

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I’ll be curious to see how the division of carries pans out after Williams proved last season he could be a primary back. He tallied 262 carries and 1,066 rushing yards in 2022. — Larry Holder, senior NFL writer

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