The Lions announced Wednesday they have signed RB James Williams to the active roster.
Williams takes the place of RB Zach Zenner, who was released Tuesday.
OFFICIAL: We have signed free agent RB James Williams pic.twitter.com/yuBimQ2rWq
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 28, 2019
Williams, 23, signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Washington State in May before being waived following OTA’s.
Williams was signed by the Colts last week but lasted only a couple of days in Indianapolis.
During his four-year college career, Williams rushed 316 times for 1540 yards (4.9 YPC) and 19 touchdowns. He also added 202 receptions for 1437 and eight touchdowns through the air.
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