New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive end Jonah Williams on a one-year contract.
Williams, 6-5, 275, is a four-year NFL veteran who was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. After spending the 2020 season on Los Angeles' practice squad, Williams has appeared in 50 games with 23 starts for the Rams (2021-24), Minnesota Vikings (2024) and Detroit Lions (2024), recording 80 tackles (33 solo), 2.5 sacks and five stops for a loss. He has also appeared in two postseason contests between the Rams (2023) and Lions (2024), posting three stops and a tackle for loss.
The Meridian, Idaho native played four seasons at Weber State (2016-19), where he appeared in 54 career games with 52 starts and recorded 194 tackles (71 solo), 15.0 sacks, 28.0 stops for a loss, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, leading the Wildcats to three-straight Big Sky Conference Titles (2017-19). As a senior, he was recognized as the Big Sky Defensive MVP and named first-team All-Big Sky after starting 15 contests, recording 62 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 11 stops for a loss, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
New Orleans Saints announced the club has agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Jonah Williams. Check out Williams in action with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams during his NFL career.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (93) celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots 28-22 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams (92) awaits a snap during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2) is brought down by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Los Angeles Rams won 26-17. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92), bottom, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams, right, blocks a pass from Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Houston recovered he ball on the play.
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Houston recovered he ball on the play.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) reacts after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) high fives teammates prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass under pressure from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackles Cory Durden (98) and Kobie Turner (91) and defensive end Jonah Williams (92) attempt to block an extra point by Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 43-20.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is chased by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, right, is chased by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams (92) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, throws downfield under pressure from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati.
Defensive tackle (92) Jonah Williams of the Los Angeles Rams against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. 49ers won 24-9.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonah Williams (92) starts off the line on a play by the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonah Williams (92) tries to advance against San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 23-17.
