The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Brian Williams, a free-agent from the Minnesota Vikings. Williams has spent the past four years with Minnesota. It is being reported that he signed for six years for about $32 million.

"Our defensive coaches loved Brian's physical style," said Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio. "He has good size and he has played a lot of man-to-man coverage, which will enable us to open up the blitz. Mike Tice confirmed what we saw as we studied this player, and he spoke highly of Brian's quality character."

Last year, Williams started nine games for the Vikings and had 46 tackles and four interceptions on the year.

"I'm definitely excited to be here," Williams said. "I'm looking forward to contributing to the great defense here.This is a playoff team on the rise, and I want to help take it a step further."

Williams will join Rashean Mathis and Kenny Wright, who were the Jaguars starting cornerbacks this past season.