Saints sign EDGE Malakai Williams, update jersey numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The New Orleans Saints have signed Malakai Williams, a former player from Idaho and Boise State, to bolster their defensive edge. Williams, 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds, recorded 14 tackles for loss and 11 sacks during his college career. He was seen wearing jersey No. 56, previously held by Demario Davis. Other new jersey assignments include linebacker Jackson Sirmon, now wearing No. 47 for Deion Jones to wear No. 45. Williams will compete for playing time with fellow edge rushers, while the team prepares for the upcoming preseason games.
- •Malakai Williams signed by the Saints on August 8, 2026.
- •Williams played at Idaho and Boise State, ending with 11 sacks.
- •He wears No. 56; Demario Davis's number previously.
- •Jackson Sirmon changes to No. 47 for Deion Jones.
- •Competition for roster spots intensifies before preseason games.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Saints add former Idaho, Boise State EDGE, assign new jersey numbers
"The Saints added more help off the edge by signing former Boise State and Idaho playmaker Malakai Williams. Other players have new jersey numbers.
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