{
  "id": 3130288,
  "title": "Lions Signing Recently Waived Colts Rookie: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/lions-signing-recently-waived-colts-rookie-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:41:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-signing-recently-waived-colts-224114740.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Lions are set to sign former Florida State running back Roydell Williams, who was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts. Williams, a 24-year-old undrafted rookie, signed a three-year $3.1 million contract with the Colts last July. Despite this, he only appeared in one preseason game for the team, rushing for a total of 4 yards on 3 carries. Williams was subsequently waived by the Colts following the addition of NFL legend Keenan Allen to the roster. Before joining the NFL, Williams played college football for six seasons, first at Alabama and then Florida State, where he rushed for 1,219 yards and scored 13 touchdowns across 48 games. The Lions, led by running back Jahmyr Gibbs, are reportedly bolstering their running back corps with Williams' addition.",
  "summary": "The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing the former Florida State RB who was recently waived by the Indianapolis Colts The post Lions Signing Recently Waived Colts Rookie: Report appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}