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The Kansas City Chiefs continue to build their 90-man offseason roster, this time keeping one of their own around on a new contract.
According to Kansas City Star beat writer Herbie Teope, the Chiefs have agreed to terms with RB Darrel Williams on a one-year contract. He’ll make up to $2.13 million nearly a million in guaranteed money attached to the deal.
The former LSU Tiger helped bolster the backfield in Kansas City this past season. He played a number of snaps on third down, working a pass-blocker and pass-catcher. Late in the year, they used Williams in short-yardage situations in the ground game, running between the tackles. With the changes coming on the offensive line, he could well see more success in those types of situations in the future.
#Chiefs agree to terms with RB Darrel Williams on a one-year deal worth up to $2.13 million with $930,000 in guarantees, according to a source.
The LSU product returns to help bolster the Chiefs' backfield.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) March 16, 2021
When injuries to both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Le’Veon Bell happened, Williams was the one to answer the call for the Chiefs. He even started his first career game in the playoffs against the Cleveland Browns, with 94 yards from scrimmage on just 17 touches. During the regular season, Williams appeared in all 16 games, carrying the ball 39 times for 169 yards and one touchdown. He also caught 18 passes on 26 targets for 116 yards.
Williams was set to be a restricted free agent this year and the contract that he’s coming back on isn’t a tender, the guaranteed money attached to the deal is a tell on that. Agreeing to a new contract also ensures that the Chiefs wouldn’t have to risk losing him to an opposing team signing him an offer sheet.
This is a smart move by Kansas City when you consider the chemistry in the backfield. Edwards-Helaire and Williams are former teammates from their LSU days and good friends. Darwin Thompson will also be in the mix. We also can’t forget that they’ll welcome back RB Damien Williams into the room as he returns from an opt-out during the 2020 NFL season.
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