Jamaal Williams took part in a workout with the Bears over the weekend. Another free agent visit has now been lined up. 
Williams will meet with the Dolphins today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Miami’s backfield is set to be led once again by De’Von Achane, with 2024 fourth-rounder Jaylen Wright set to operate in a backup role. Raheem Mostert was released this spring in a move which came as little surprise. He ended up signing with the Raiders, while fellow veteran Alexander Mattison departed Vegas to sign with Miami.
Mattison suffered a season-ending neck injury during yesterday’s preseason contest, however. In the wake of that development, the Dolphins will look into one of the top options still on the market deep into free agency. Ex-Miami RB Jeff Wilson recently re-joined the 49ers, taking one of the most experienced backs off the table. The Dolphins still have Achane and Wright in the fold, along with sixth-round rookie Ollie Gordon.
That trio could stand to receive a veteran addition, though. Williams has 117 appearances and 45 starts to his name. After playing out his rookie contract with the Packers, the 30-year-old enjoyed a productive two-season spell in Detroit; during the 2022 campaign, Williams topped 1,000 yards for the first time and led the league with 17 rushing touchdowns. Over the past two years with the Saints, a relatively minor role failed to yield notable production.
Williams was released this spring, and coming off a campaign with only 48 carries it comes as little surprise he is still unsigned at this point. The BYU product could offer short-yardage value to a new team, though, and it will be interesting to see if that winds up being the Dolphins given the injury to Mattison. With almost $12MM in cap space, Miami will easily be able to afford a one-year offer to Williams if today’s workout goes well.
I actually thought the Bears would sign him but the Dolphins need to act quickly. Will Wright be alot better this year because Achane will be heavily involved as a receiver as well.
Williams would be a perfect complement to Miami’s small backs but he’s way more than just a short yardage guy.
He’s always been a solid receiver out of the backfield and a guy who can run sweeps and pitch plays. He just doesn’t necessarily have the burst to run counters.
Sign him.