 Williams became an unrestricted free agent after the 2014 season and received interest from multiple teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and New Orleans Saints.The Green Bay Packers offered Williams a two-year, $8 million contract.On March 16, 2015, the Cleveland Browns signed Williams to a three-year, $21 million contract that includes $10 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.5 million.