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Roydell Williams signs with Detroit Lions after Colts waiver

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Roydell Williams signs with Detroit Lions after Colts waiver

Summary

Roydell Williams has signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. The move strengthens the Lions' depleted running back unit following a spate of injuries, including the placement of Raheem Blackshear on injured reserve. Williams previously played at Florida State and had a brief stint with the Indianapolis Colts before being waived. He aims to back up starter Jahmyr Gibbs, who recently signed a three-year extension. The NFL's final cut-down deadline is approaching on August 30, raising questions about Williams' roster status.

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Status Watch

•Williams signed with the Lions following his release from the Colts
•Lions RB corps has been impacted by multiple injuries
•Gibbs is the starting running back for the Lions
•Williams previously played at Alabama and transferred to Florida State
•NFL cut-down deadline is August 30 at 6 p.m. ET

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Seminoles RB Roydell Williams Signs with Detroit Lions

What they're saying

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An undrafted free agent signed by the Indianapolis Colts after he finished his college career at Florida State, running back Roydell Williams has signed with the Detroit Lions in an effort to shore up their running back room after an onslaught of injuries has decimated the Lions RB corps.
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