After being cut by the Jaguars, the former Rams starter is back on the market.

After being cut by the Jaguars, the former Rams starter is back on the market.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will release CB Darious Williams ahead of free agency next week according to a report by Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Williams had a $11.5M hit against Jacksonville’s cap in 2024, and they are clearing space in anticipation of placing the franchise tag on edge rusher Josh Allen.

Rams fans will remember Williams for the four seasons he spent in Los Angeles. He took over as a full-time starter in 2020 when the Los Angeles Rams transitioned to the Brandon Staley defense, and he was the starting corner the year the team won Super Bowl LVI. The Jaguars signed Williams in free agency following the Super Bowl. His deal was reported at the time to be worth three years and $39M.

The veteran corner is still at the top of his game. He played over 1,000 snaps for the Jaguars in 2023 and according to Pro Football Focus (PFF) he was tied with Derek Stingley for being the fifth-highest cover corner last year with a grade of 85.3. Only ahead of him in the rankings were DaRon Bland, Charvarius Ward, Sauce Gardner, and Jaylon Johnson.