Report: Giants CB Teddy Williams Requested Release Due to Family Health Issue

New York Giants cornerback Teddy Williams has requested his release while he deals with a family health issue.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Williams plans to play in 2018 and hopes it's for the Giants. However, he requested the team release him to free up a roster spot while he is tending to the issue.

"Everyone affiliated with the Giants organization and especially Dave Gettleman have been absolutely incredible to us. Can not thank them enough on behalf of Teddy and his family," Williams' agent said on Twitter.

Williams, 30, signed a one-year contract with the Giants in March. He spent the previous three seasons with the Carolina Panthers. The journeyman is playing for his seventh NFL franchise since going undrafted in 2010.

The medical issue is undisclosed at this time.

Williams was hoping to make the Giants roster on the special teams unit. He's made 22 career tackles, including a career-high 13 in 2015.