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Williams did little and less during his first three seasons with the Chiefs, but with the backfield thinned by injuries he stepped into the void to register 1,010 total yards and eight TDs in 2021. While those are solid numbers, KC elected to let him walk and he drew little attention on the free-agent market before settling on a one-year deal with the Cardinals to back up Conner.
There's redundancy between Conner and Williams, who is also more of a grinder with just two carries of more than 20 yards among his 237 career rushing attempts. Williams has the look of a true reserve and not a change of pace; that likely limits his fantasy appeal to being a handcuff for Conner owners in larger leagues, though he'd be a priority in-season addition if Conner goes down.
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Cardinals sign RB Darrel Williams Former Chief will backup James Conner By: Mike Krueger | Tue May 24, 1:22 pm

| | Breaking: FA RB Darrel Williams is signing with the #AZCardinals, per source.
I’m also told Patrick Mahomes vouched for Williams, informing Arizona that he was a back he both liked/trusted. DW had a great season w/over 1,000 scrimmage yards, 8 TDs/zero fumbles (191 touches). (Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: There Cardinals were a little thin in the running back room which includes Eno Benjamin and rookie Keaontay Ingram. Williams was respectable in the passing game in Kansas City (47-452-2 last season) and should fit in as the No.2 behind James Conner. He'll be worth a look if Conner misses time.

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