Overview
- Joejuan Williams announced on Instagram that he is retiring from the NFL and said he now wants to help others achieve their dreams.
- Williams entered the league as the No. 45 pick in the 2019 draft after New England traded up to select the Vanderbilt cornerback.
- He appeared in 36 games for the Patriots from 2019 to 2021 before short stints with the Bears and Vikings, plus time with the Saints in 2024.
- A shoulder injury that led to injured reserve in 2022 and a Tennessee arrest after his rookie season contributed to limited opportunities and playing time.
- Early in his career he pledged to save 90% of his roughly $6.6 million rookie deal, a choice that could smooth his move from playing to mentoring.