Not expected to play this week
Coach Sean McVay suggested Friday (ankle) that Williams won't be activated for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Williams was designated Wednesday to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day window for the Rams to activate him or put him back on IR for the rest of the season. They may bring him back as soon as Week 9 at Tampa Bay, as the current backfield situation is less than optimal with Cam Akers still sidelined for non-injury reasons and a candidate to be traded. Darrell Henderson (illness) and Malcolm Brown figure to lead the way Sunday against the Niners.
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Picked up by Rams
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Keagen Trost
Selected by Rams
The Rams selected Trost in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 93rd overall.
Max Klare
Added by Rams
The Rams selected Klare in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 61st overall.
Ty Simpson
Will compete for backup role
Rams coach Sean McVay said after the Rams drafted Simpson 13th overall Thursday that the rookie quarterback out of Alabama will compete with Stetson Bennett for the backup quarterback role, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Ty Simpson
Selected by Rams
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Matthew Stafford
Closing in on new extension
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Puka Nacua
Present for voluntary workouts
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Checks into rehab facility
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