Kyren Williams will carry the ball for the Rams this season and past.
On Tuesday, the Rams and the fourth-year professional agreed to phrases on a three-year contract extension, an individual with data of the state of affairs mentioned. The particular person requested anonymity as a result of the deal has not been signed.
The extension contains about $23 million in ensures, the particular person mentioned.
Williams’ extension is the primary by the Rams for a operating again since they gave Todd Gurley a then-record deal in 2018.
The Rams and Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, had been negotiating for the reason that finish of the 2024 season. Basic supervisor Les Snead had mentioned the Rams would “definitely like to engineer a long-term partnership,” with Williams, however progress was gradual.
Williams, a 2022 fifth-round draft decide from Notre Dame, is scheduled to earn $5.4 million within the last season of his rookie contract, in line with Overthecap.com.
Williams rushed for greater than 1,100 yards in every of the final two seasons, and is thought to be an integral a part of an offense that options quarterback Matthew Stafford and receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Williams mentioned at the beginning of coaching camp that he gave no thought to not reporting or not taking part in drills. Rosenhaus met with Rams executives at Loyola Marymount on July 23 however no settlement was reached then.
Williams mentioned all through the offseason and at the beginning of camp that he was assured a take care of the Rams would get finished.
And now it has.
