Following that season, Williams signed a three-year deal with the New Orleans Saints and coach Dennis Allen, now the Bears' defensive coordinator. Williams didn't enjoy the same type of success he had in Detroit and totaled just 470 rushing yards and two touchdowns in two seasons. He was released earlier this offseason.

Competition is both imminent and continuous as training camp gets underway in earnest. One such position group where additional competition and a potential reunion could take place is in the Chicago Bears’ backfield.

A former Detroit Lions running back has worked out for one of the team's division rivals that he has ties to. Running back Jamaal Williams completed a workout for the Chicago Bears Saturday, according to NFL reports.