Jamaal Williams is a running back in American football who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers selected him while he was a college football player at BYU. He was chosen as the 13th running back in the draft that year. Jamaal Williams signed a four-year deal with the Green Bay Packers. Moreover, the $2.9 million contract included a $565,992 signing bonus, $565,992 in guaranteed money, and an average salary of $741,498 every year.
Williams played high school football for the Sky Hawks at Summit High School in Fontana, California. After four seasons with the Packers, at the end of his contract, Williams and the Detroit Lions agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract. It also included a $1,250,000 signing bonus, a $3.2 million guarantee, and an average salary of $3 million per year. The New Orleans Saints signed Williams as a free agent in 2023.
Jamaal Williams Contract Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of the current Jamaal William three-year deal with the Saints:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $12,000,000 | $3,900,000 | $4,000,000 | $8,150,000 | $8,150,000 |
| YEAR | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING | ROSTER | CAP HIT | DEAD CAP | YEARLY CASH |
| 2023 | 28 | $1,100,000 | $780,000 | - | $1,880,000 | $8,150,000 | $5,000,000 ($5,000,000) |
| 2024 | 29 | $3,150,000 | $780,000 | $700,000 | $4,630,000 | $6,270,000 | $3,850,000 ($8,850,000) |
| 2025 | 30 | $3,150,000 | $780,000 | $700,000 | $4,630,000 | $2,340,000 | $3,850,000 ($12,700,000) |
| 2026 | 31 | - | $780,000 | - | $1,560,000 | $1,560,000 | - |
| 2027 | 32 | - | $780,000 | - | $780,000 | - | - |
| 2026 | 33 | UFA |
What is the salary of Jamaal Williams?
Williams makes $4 million every season as per the Saint's three-year contract. The New Orleans Saints and Williams agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. In addition, there is a guaranteed $8 million and a $3.9 million signing bonus.
How much money does Jamaal Williams make a minute?
The $12 million deal along with the signing bonus spread over three years pays him $10 per minute. The 28-year-old is making the highest he's ever made in the NFL. Although it is less than what an average NBA player makes, the contract has the void into consideration.
Jamaal Williams Contract History
| Year | Team | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Guaranteed Salary |
| 2017 | Packers | $465,000 | $141,498 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | Packers | $555,000 | $141,498 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | Packers | $645,000 | $141,498 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | Packers | $2,133,000 | $141,498 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | Lions | $1,000,000 | $625,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Lions | $3,750,000 | $625,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Saints | $1,100,000 | $780,000 | $0 | $1, 100,000 |
How much of Jamaal Williams's contract is guaranteed?
Williams in his three-year contract has $8.5 million guaranteed plus the signing bonus of $3.9 million. The Packers offered him $5.6 million in his rookie contract after the 2017 NFL Draft. He spend two years with the Lions after the end of his contract
What are the terms of Jamaal Williams's Contract?
Jamaal Williams has a dead cap value of $8.1 million and a cap hit of $1.8 million. Also, a $700,000 2025 Roster Bonus is due on the fifth league day of 2025. Furthermore, 2026-27 are agreed as void years of the contract. So if the Saints don't re-sign, he will be a free agent in the year 2026.
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FAQs
Williams signed a two-year contract with the Lions in March 2021 as a free agent.
Jamaal Williams took education from Summit High School and joined Brigham Young University later on.
Scouts report he has an emphasis on pass-catching. He has several 1000 catches a day workout routine as well.
The Saints announced that Jamaal Williams will be joining New Orleans as a free agent in March 2023.
