The Broncos agreed to terms with former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Williams to join the practice team, an NFL source confirmed, rounding out Denver’s 10-player squad.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported the signing.
Williams will earn a hefty salary of $30,000 per week on the practice team, an indication he could vie for a spot on the active roster. The 2017 minimum salary for practice-squad players is $7,200 per week. There is no maximum.
Williams, a fifth-round pick by the Bills in 2016, played in 11 games and totaled 94 yards (3.5 average) and one rushing touchdown on 27 carries last season. He was expected to take on a larger role in the Bills’ offense this season but was among the surprise cuts as the team formed its 53-man roster Sunday.
New beginnings!
— Jonathan Williams (@Jwillpart2)
He joins a Broncos running backs room that already has a bevy of talent with returning starter C.J. Anderson, veteran free-agent acquisition Jamaal Charles, second-year back Devontae Booker and rookie De’Angelo Henderson, a Coastal Carolina product who impressed in camp and led the Broncos with 129 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the preseason.
Booker suffered a wrist injury and underwent surgery early in camp, forcing him to miss the entirety of preseason. According to a source, Booker underwent an X-ray on Saturday that showed his wrist is healing well. He could be cleared to resume football activities later this week or early next, pending a clear CT scan.
Broncos’ 2017 practice squad
Jonathan Williams, RB
Dymonte Thomas, S
Tyrique Jarrett, NT
Marcus Rios, CB
Elijah Wilkinson, OT
Jerrol Garcia-Williams, ILB
Deiontrez Mount, LB
Hunter Sharp, WR
Dillon Day, C
Austin Traylor, TE
