NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are bringing back free-agent defensive back P.J. Williams on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the decision said.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement has not been announced.
Williams, drafted by New Orleans in the third round in 2015, is a versatile defender who played primarily as a safety last season and intercepted a career-high three passes, including a game-sealing pick-six against Tampa Bay's Tom Brady.
Williams, who will be 29 next season, rejoins a backfield that recently lost veteran Malcolm Jenkins to retirement.