Slot cornerback K'Waun Williams to sign with 49ers

The Vikings looked into free agent cornerback K'Waun Williams, but he'll sign with the San Francisco 49ers

February 22, 2017 at 1:35AM
K'Waun Williams (36)
K'Waun Williams (36) (Howard Sinker/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings looked into free agent cornerback K'Waun Williams, but he'll sign with the San Francisco 49ers, a league source confirmed.

The 25-year-old Williams' free agent tour didn't make it to Minnesota before agreeing to a deal in San Francisco. His visit to Winter Park had been moved to Wednesday, according to a league source. The ex-Browns cornerback also had interest from the Lions, Jets and Dolphins, among others.

Williams (5-9, 183 pounds) started two seasons in the slot for Cleveland before his release last summer during a two-game suspension for refusing to play in a preseason game. He didn't play last season due to an ankle injury requiring surgery.

The Vikings may be looking for a new slot cornerback, with second-round pick Mackensie Alexander in the mix, as Captain Munnerlyn is expected to test the free agent market next month.

NFL Media first reported Williams' deal in San Francisco.

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Minnesota Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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