New Orleans Saints sign Sylvester Williams

Posted May 14, 2019
The New Orleans Saints announced several personnel moves Monday, among them being the signing of former Super Bowl champion defensive tackle Sylvester Williams, most recently with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. The 30-yr. old Williams came into the NFL as a 1st round draft choice by the Denver Broncos in 2013 from North Carolina. (Canal Street Chronicles)

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