Former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams is seeking an NFL comeback after being out of the league in 2025 and contacted coach Dan Campbell about rejoining Detroit. Campbell told him the team is sticking with its current backs for now.
Detroit's listed running backs are Jahmyr Gibbs, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors; Jabari Small is on the practice squad. The writer argues the Lions should trust Vaki and Saylors as depth and give Vaki more opportunities rather than add Williams now.
Williams was an important part of Detroit's offense in 2021 and 2022, setting the franchise single-season record with 17 rushing touchdowns and topping 1,000 yards in 2022. After leaving Detroit, he had 306 rushing yards and one touchdown with the Saints in 2023, then 164 yards in 2024. The writer says he would welcome Williams personally but sees little football case to sign him now; the article asks readers to vote on a reunion.
