Meanwhile, the nickel cornerback market hasn't taken off yet. K'Waun Williams has gotten interest from the Jets, Colts, Lions, Eagles and, of course, the 49ers, but no firm offers at this point.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) March 16, 2021
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have interest in free agent cornerback K’Waun Williams, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic.
With some thin depth at cornerback right now, it makes sense that Williams is getting interest from the Colts. It seems likely that both Xavier Rhodes and T.J. Carrie walk in free agency which leaves the Colts starting Kenny Moore, Rock Ya-Sin and Marvell Tell as their starting cornerbacks.
Williams was a part of the list we suggested the Colts should go after in free agency when it came to cornerbacks.
Williams might be a bit of a sleeper in this free agency class. He’s a bit undersized and likely relegated to the slot, but all he does is produce. Williams hasn’t allowed a yards-per-reception mark over 9.6 in the last four seasons, per Pro Football Focus.
Williams could be a cheap depth option for the Colts in dime packages or if they feel comfortable enough to let Kenny Moore play a bit more on the outside, which he’s proven he can do. Williams is an intriguing veteran option for the Colts even if his role is limited to the slot.
The Colts have yet to make a free agency move up until this point but Williams would be a welcome addition to the secondary.
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