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Detroit Lions reportedly get ex-Packers RB Jamaal Williams on 2-year, $7.5 million deal

If you were wondering when the Detroit Lions would start spending some money in free agency, wonder no longer.

And they take a chunk out of a division rival in the process.

NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reports that the Lions will sign former Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams to a two-year, $7.5 million deal.

Williams, who will turn 26 in April, just completed his fourth NFL season, all with the Packers. Serving as Aaron Jones' primary backup, Williams had 119 rushes for 505 yards (4.