Overview
- Jamaal Williams told reporters he contacted Lions coach Dan Campbell about returning to the team, a development reported on Sept. 23 as he trains daily and works on routes, lifting and special teams at BYU.
- Campbell told Williams the team is “set at running back for now” and would keep him in mind if circumstances change, according to Williams’s account to the Detroit Free Press.
- The Lions have made Jahmyr Gibbs the bell‑cow back and list Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors as the primary depth pieces, which has reduced urgency to add a veteran running back.
- Detroit is short one experienced backup after Isiah Pacheco’s recent back surgery left him out until around December, which could create a future opening if the club needs a power‑back option.
- Williams remains a popular former Lion who had a standout 2022 season, but he has not played since 2024 and his recent limited production makes any near‑term signing a contingency driven by roster need rather than a planned move.