Roydell Williams signs with Detroit Lions after Colts waiver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
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.
- •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
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — FSU running back signs with NFC North team
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Seminoles RB Roydell Williams Signs with Detroit Lions
"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.
"Roydell Williams was not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft but he will get a shot after signing with the Detroit Lions as the preseason rolls on.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:41 PMFSU running back signs with NFC North team
Roydell Williams was not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft but he will get a shot after signing with the Detroit Lions as the preseason rolls on.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:55 AMEx-Seminoles RB Roydell Williams Signs with Detroit Lions
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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