Vikings sign defensive lineman Jonah Williams to 1-year deal
The Vikings have signed former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams shortly after a visit on Monday, the team announced. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Williams signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million.
Williams, 28, is 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds. Last season with the Rams, he had 35 tackles along with two sacks, two quarterback hits and he hurried the quarterback 13 times, according to numbers tracked by Pro Football Focus.
Williams primarily played left end and right end in Los Angeles' 3-4 base defense, which would suit him in Minnesota's 3-4 scheme. If he signs with the Vikings, he could compete for snaps with Jaquelin Roy, Jonathan Bullard and Jerry Tillery.
Not only does head coach Kevin O'Connell have familiarity with Williams when they were both in Los Angeles in 2021, but so too does Vikings defensive line coach, Marcus Dixon, who coached Williams in L.A. in 2021.
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field.
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