CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers gave running back DeAngelo Williams hasn’t put up the numbers befitting a player making $8.6 million a year.
Carolina gave Williams a huge five-year contract worth $43 million, including $21 million guaranteed, in July figuring he could spearhead the team’s running game. But through three games that hasn’t happened, not even close.
Williams has just 61 yards on 27 carries and is third on the team in rushing behind rookie quarterback Cam Newton and backup running back Jonathan Stewart. He’s not even sniffed the end zone.
Williams has started all three games this season for Carolina and Coach Ron Rivera says Williams start against Chicago on Sunday. Rivera says when Williams has run the ball the holes simply haven’t been there.
