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Karlos Williams Waived by Buffalo: Top Five Landing Spots for the Running Back

By George Stockburger

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Lions

After drafting Ameer Abdullah last year to help balance-out the offense, few thought Detroit would be in the market for a running back.

Abdullah failed to impress as a rookie, managing less than 600 rushing yards and only two touchdowns.

Nov 15, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell calls a play in the fourth quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell calls a play in the fourth quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

He has missed time due to injury, sitting out of preseason action with a shoulder injury. While he is not on the physically unable to perform list, he was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey in practice.

With Detroit’s top playmaker Calvin Johnson out the door, Matthew Stafford will be looking for weapons to help generate offense. Marvin Jones, Golden Tate, and Eric Ebron will help in the receiving game, but the backfield will be shallow.

Behind Abdullah is Theo Reddick, Stevan Ridley, and Zach Zenner. While you can expect some production from that group, don’t expect them to strike fear into opponents.

Karlos Williams can create competition and push Ameer Abdullah in the final two preseason games, and possibly be the starter once his suspension is complete.

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