Report: Former Saints safety Marcus Williams to sign with Ravens

Free agent free safety Marcus Williams is leaving the New Orleans Saints to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported Tuesday that he agreed to a five-year, $70 million 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.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2022

The former Saints second round pick played five seasons in New Orleans. Last offseason, the team used a franchise tag on the University of Utah product but declined to do so this year.

New Orleans moved quickly to fill the void, agreeing to a three-year contract with free agent safety Marcus Maye.