How re-signing P.J. Williams impacts Saints' depth chart

The New Orleans Saints reached an agreement with free agent cornerback P.J. Williams, bringing back one of their key defenders from the 2018 season. Williams was a third round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft but didn’t break out until 2017 after some serious injuries waylaid his career.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Williams signed a one-year, $5 million contract, which is a high price to pay for someone who isn’t likely to begin the year in the starting lineup. Keep an eye out for more contract details, though. That $5 million could be the maximum value on a deal laden with incentives, and the guaranteed money is what really matters. New Orleans has made a habit of getting creative…