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Knox wrote Monday. “The Chiefs may consider Williams if they don’t retain Hunt, and the Vikings could be interested even if they do re-sign Jones. Minnesota running backs coach Curtis Modkins held the same role in Denver during Williams’ rookie season.”
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“The dip in production could be a product of the 2022 injury, or Williams may simply not be the best fit for Sean Payton’s offense. Either way, a change of scenery would probably be best for Williams.”
Denver has signaled its intent to afford more carries for rookie running back Audric Estime, plus others like Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie, and seems rather unlikely to re-sign Williams. In that case, Williams will hit open free agency and jaunt to the highest bidder.
Williams banked 859 yards from scrimmage in 2024, with 4 touchdowns on 191 total touches.
The Vikings may be in the market for a new running back if Jones leaves via free agency. Although, it’s worth noting that Jones has stated a couple of times that he’d like to retire with the purple team.
If Minnesota doesn’t re-sign Jones and says no to Williams via free agency, other tailbacks, like Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and Rico Dowdle, are scheduled to hit the open market.
 carries the ball for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports</p><p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/USATSI_21769366.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=776,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/USATSI_21769366.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/USATSI_21769366.jpg” alt ><figcaption> Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports<span></span></figcaption></figure></div><p>Williams will turn 25 in April.</p><p>Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could also draft a running back, as this year’s class is considered extraordinarily deep.</p><p>Williams is known as one of the best pass-blocking halfbacks in the business.</p><hr><div><p><a aria-label=)
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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