The New England Patriots announced they have signed running back Trayveon Williams after a successful workout on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team also announced the release of veteran defensive tackle Eric Johnson.
Williams, who was a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, spent the last six seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has played in 68 games with 62 rushing attempts for 307 yards, while also hauling in 15 receptions for 74 yards. He has also proven to have value on special teams, returning 33 kicks for 743 yards.