Lands in LA after trade up
The Rams selected Williams in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 164th overall.
The redshirt sophomore was electric over the past two seasons at Notre Dame compiling 2,127 rushing yards and 672 receiving yards to go along with 31 total touchdowns, but a stunningly slow 4.66 40-yard dash and a similarly slow 40 at Williams' pro day cemented his fall down draft boards. The Rams have a number of quality backs in Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson and even 2021 preseason standout Xavier Jones, but none of the aforementioned names really represent accomplished pass catchers. While Williams' speed likely hinders his chances at emerging as a quality three-down back, he should be poised to operate as the team's top pass catcher out of the backfield, a role that has plenty of value in the Rams' vaunted offense.
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Recovering from shoulder surgery
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Cooper Kupp
WR | LAR
Inks three-year extension
Kupp agreed Wednesday with the Rams on a three-year, $80 million contract extension, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Aaron Donald
DL | LAR
Agrees to contract restructure
The Rams and Donald have agreed to a restructured deal that is in line to make him the highest-paid non-QB in league history, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Aaron Donald
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Expected at mandatory minicamp
Donald is expected to be present at mandatory minicamp early next week, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Matthew Stafford
QB | LAR
Not throwing during OTAs
Stafford didn't throw during Los Angeles' voluntary OTAs on Monday due to the inflammatory injection he received in his elbow this offseason, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Tyler Higbee
TE | LAR
No rush with rehab
Higbee (knee) said Tuesday that he was able to start on-field work at the beginning of May, but there's no rush to get back to full speed during the offseason, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Cam Akers
RB | LAR
Continuing to progress
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Matthew Stafford
QB | LAR
Says arm feels good
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Bobby Wagner
LB | LAR
Added to Rams defense
The Rams have agreed to terms with Wagner, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Matthew Stafford
QB | LAR
Signs massive extension
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