New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Tuesday that the club has signed cornerback Joejuan Williams. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
1. Joejuan Williams joins the Saints after initially being drafted 45th overall by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft and spending the 2023 season with the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings.
2. In five seasons with the New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, Williams played in 42 games with one start, recording 39 tackles (26 solo), 10 pass breakups and six special teams stops.
3. In college with the Vanderbilt Commodores, Williams played in 36 career games over three seasons and posted 119 tackles, four interceptions, 30 pass breakups and one forced fumble.
4. Full name is Joejuan Lamont Williams. Born and raised in Nashville, Tenn.
5. Ran a 4.55 at his pro day at Vanderbilt.
New Orleans Saints announced that they have signed cornerback
Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected Williams in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots Joejuan Williams (51) heads to the practice field during a training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams catches the ball as players warm up for an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots' Joejuan Williams plays during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) plays against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots won 22-17. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams stands on the field in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) steps on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) and Miami Dolphins cornerback Jason McCourty (30) meet at midfield after NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, right, throws under pressure from New England Patriots' Joejuan Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) kneels before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) walks of the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Joejuan Williams prepares for drills before an NFL football practice Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Joejuan Williams (29) walks off the field against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Joejuan Williams (29) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 in Minneapolis. Tennessee won 24-16. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
