Broncos release RB Pierce, add RB Williams

Aug 21, 2017 - 10:02 PM The Denver Broncos released Bernard Pierce on Monday and replaced him by claiming fellow running back Stanley Williams off waivers.

Pierce, a third-round draft pick of Baltimore in 2012, appeared in 45 games over three seasons with the Ravens. However, he had only six carries for Jacksonville in 2015 and spent last season on injured reserve with the New York Jets.

Williams was signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals in early May and waived on Sunday. He spent the past three seasons at the University of Kentucky, leading the team in rushing each year.

The 5-foot-8, 190-pound Williams rushed for 2,511 yards and 18 touchdowns on 366 carries in 33 games (22 starts) for the Wildcats. He also had 38 receptions for 292 yards and two scores.