A former New Orleans Saints defensive back could find himself back on the team's target list during 2025 free agency in the next few weeks. That process is about to ramp up, and the Saints have a ton of needs to address between FA and the NFL Draft.
Marcus Williams set to be cut
According to Jeremy Fowler, the former Saints safety is preparing to be a free agent this offseason. He is under contract with the Baltimore Ravens still but is expecting to be released.
#Ravens safety Marcus Williams is preparing for free agency with the full expectation that Baltimore releases him, per source. A recent contract restructure includes a significant trigger March 13. Williams, benched last season, has 20 career INTs. -- Jeremy Fowler
For New Orleans, the safety position is one that will need help this offseason. Will Harris was a good player for them when healthy during 2024, but he is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason.
Tyrann Mathieu was banged up throughout 2024, but he is confident that he will return to the Saints for next season, and potentially beyond. Outside of those two veterans, there is plenty of unknown at safety going forward for them.
Williams is an experienced option, but New Orleans would be wise to avoid a reunion with him. He struggled badly last season and has dealt with multiple notable injuries over the past few years. Last season, he was benched in Baltimore.
Not to mention, the staff in New Orleans looks much different since Williams was last playing there. He has limited ties to the organization at this point, outside of relationships with players.
We will see if Williams is on the Saints' radar as they look for another proven safety, but another route is probably best for New Orleans' defense.
