NFL: Saints to bring back cornerback Williams on one year deal

The New Orleans Saints are bringing back cornerback P.J. Williams, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the fifth-year pro. Williams, selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft from Florida State, has appeared in 33 games for New Orleans with 15 starts. He has made a total of 107 tackles (83 solo) and picked off three passes, one of which was returned for a touchdown. He also forced two fumbles and had 20 passes defended.

Last season, Williams earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honours in Week 8 following the Saints' 30-20 victory over Minnesota when he returned an interception 45 yards for a score. He started both postseason games, registering 11 tackles (nine solo) and two passes defended. For the season, he appeared in 15 regular-season games with seven starts and came away with a career-high 53 tackles (44 solo), one sack, the pick-six, nine passes defensed and two forced fumble.

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