Marcus Williams headed to Baltimore Ravens on five-year, $70M deal

“Safety Marcus Williams is agreeing to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on a five-year deal worth $70 million, per source. Big market-shifting deal in AFC North,” Fowler tweeted.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network also reported on Tuesday that $37 million of Williams’ new pact with the Ravens is guaranteed.

Williams, who is 18 on the Sportnaut list of Top NFL free agents available, was drafted by the Saints with 42nd pick in the 2017 draft. He has been a starter in the secondary since his rookie season, and never started less than 14 games during his five-year stint with the team.

Over his 76 games played, Williams has logged 320 tackles, 15 interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a sack. In 2021 he set a career-high in total tackles with 74.

The addition of Williams is a worthwhile attempt to improve a pass defense that was one of the worst in the league last season. The Ravens were in the bottom 10 in touchdowns given up and opposing quarterback rating. However, they were dead last in passing yards given up, and falling victim to the most plays of 20 and 40 yards or more in 2021.