3 years agoNew Orleans Saints impending free-agent safety Marcus Williams doesn't expect the team to use the franchise tag on him, according to a source. The Saints would prefer to get a long-term deal done with Williams after he played on the franchise tag last year. The 25-year-old played very well on the franchise tag in 2021, recording a career-high 74 tackles (52 solo), two interceptions, eight passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 games. Williams wasn't much to look at in IDP leagues, but he was a key contributor for New Orleans' secondary, and they'd like to bring him back. The only problem is that the Saints have one of the worst salary cap situations in the NFL, so he might be too expensive to retain after a solid season.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler