Jarren Williams (born July 18, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Williams was signed by the

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as an

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following the

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on April 27, 2020. He was waived on July 26, 2020, due to Covid restrictions.

New York Giants

Williams signed with the

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on August 2, 2020. In his first NFL start, Williams had five tackles and one pass defended in New York's 21-6 loss to the

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on December 19. He played 70 out of 71 possible defensive snaps and earned a strong 82.0 grade from Pro Football Focus. He followed that with a solid 74.4 grade in the 34–10 loss to the

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. Williams had five tackles and played 61 of 63 snaps on defense. He also played his customary special teams role in both games. On March 16, 2022, Williams signed an exclusive rights tender with the Giants. He was waived/injured on August 1, 2022, and placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. On August 5, 2022, Williams was waived off injured reserve on an injury settlement.

Detroit Lions

On November 29, 2022, Williams was signed to the

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practice squad. Activated for two games this season, playing only on special teams. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 4, 2023 from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

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Albany Great Danes football bio
1997 births Living people Albany Great Danes football players American football cornerbacks Arizona Cardinals players Detroit Lions players New York Giants players People from Lewis Center, Ohio Players of American football from Ohio {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub