Cleveland Browns Free Agent Review: Did RB Trayveon Williams show enough for a second look?

After looking at RB Jerome Ford, we now shift out attention to the team’s other free agent running back in Trayveon Williams.

How and When They Joined the Browns

After being a 6th round pick by the Bengals in 2019 and spending the first six years of his career there, Williams joined the Browns at the beginning of training camp in 2025. He didn’t make the final roster, but was signed to the practice squad briefly before being released. When the Browns faced running back injuries late in the season, Williams, who was now on the Chargers’ practice squad, was signed straight to Cleveland’s active roster.

Productivity Level Last Season

In the preseason, Williams had 5 carries for 26 yards (5.2 YPC), and 5 catches for 33 yards.

In four games at the end of the regular season, Williams had 7 carries for 37 yards (5.3 YPC). He also caught 7 passes for 55 yards. He also served as the team’s kick returner for those final four games, returning 6 kicks for 139 yards (23.2 average).

What the Browns Should Do

Williams was released from the Browns’ practice squad in September, and was only brought back late in the season because he had spent time in the system in training camp. The Browns did retain Duce Staley as their running backs coach, so there’s a small chance Williams could be brought back for continuity purposes. However, they already have Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, and Ahmani Marshall on the roster (as Quinshon Judkins heals up), so I think it’s more likely they just add another undrafted free agent in camp.

Let us know in the comments below whether you think the Browns should re-sign Trayveon Williams.