The Detroit Lions are hosting the Green Bay Packers in Week 18 for their regular-season finale. While the historic rivalry dates back generations, Sunday's game will be pretty special for one particular player. Jamaal Williams spent the first four years of his NFL career in Green Bay before joining the Lions this past offseason. The running back was able to reunite with his former comrades on Sunday, and his actions before kickoff showed that there's nothing but love between him and his past teammates, per Matt Schneidman.
Jamaal Williams stood in front of the Packers tunnel as they all ran onto the field and was high-fiving them like he’s still on the team. What a guy. Got a big hug from Aaron Rodgers, among others.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) January 9, 2022
Williams was waiting for his former running mates outside of the Packers' tunnel and enjoyed some heartwarming exchanges with Green Bay players as they entered the field. Williams and Aaron Rodgers were seen exchanging a hug, and he high-fived several of his former teammates.
While Williams now plays for a rival squad, he clearly hasn't forgotten about his time in Green Bay and the relationships he built with his comrades. A different uniform and home stadium can't erase the four years he spent with the Packers.
Williams has featured in 12 games for the Lions this year, starting 11. The 26-year-old has rushed 140 times for 558 yards and three touchdowns.
Across his four-year stint in Green Bay, Williams featured in 60 games, earning 20 starts. He carried the ball exactly 500 times, racking up 1,985 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The former fourth-round pick out of BYU was a key part of the Packers' rushing attack, pairing up with Aaron Jones to form a formidable tandem out of the backfield in Green Bay. He's no longer a member of the Packers, but Williams made some lasting relationships and memories in Green Bay that extend beyond the 53-man roster.
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