Chargers claim RB Andre Williams

Andre Williams is heading to San Diego.

The now-former Giants running back was claimed off waivers by the Chargers on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

San Diego has the No. 3 in the NFL waiver claim order, and early reports indicated at least one more team - the Detroit Lions - also placed a claim for Williams.

Fantasy Impact: 

It's a nice fit for Williams as the Chargers lost their RB3 in Branden Oliver for the year. Williams will back up Melvin Gordon with Danny Woodhead remaining the pass-catching option.

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