Expected to be part of RB timeshare
The Athletic's Nate Atkins believes the Rams will continue to use a backfield "timeshare" with Williams and Blake Corum this season.
Neither Williams nor Corum saw any action this preseason, as the Rams are notorious for resting their starters every summer, so it was difficult to get a clearer picture of the backfield situation outside of practice. By all accounts this offseason, the Rams want to up Corum's usage after he ate into Williams' workload following the bye last season. Following the Week 8 bye in 2025, Williams out-carried Corum 196 to 130 and out-targeted him 33 to 11. Also working in Williams' favor is coach Sean McVay's preference to use him near the goal line and on passing downs. Even with the talk of Corum getting more work, Williams looks like one of the better third-round fantasy picks playing in an offense that is expected to win a bunch of games while jockeying for the league lead in points scored.
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Aaron Donald
May not debut until Week 2 or 3
Donald is more likely to debut in Week 2 or Week 3 rather than Week 1, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com on NFL Live.
Matthew Stafford
Doesn't see any preseason action
Stafford once again didn't play any offensive snaps during the preseason.
Myles Garrett
Aiming for Week 1 return
Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Garrett (knee) is making "really good progress" in the edge rusher's recovery, with the goal of playing in Week 1 against the 49ers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Puka Nacua
Working off to side Monday
Nacua (groin) was off to the side for team drills at Monday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Myles Garrett
DNP on Sunday
Garrett (knee) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Puka Nacua
Back at practice Sunday
Nacua (groin) is practicing Sunday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Aaron Donald
Officially rejoins Rams
Donald agreed to a one-year, $20 million contract to return to the Rams on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Dean Connors
Waived despite impressive preseason
Connors was waived by the Rams on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Aaron Donald
Status still unchanged
Head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on Donald's status when asked after Thursday's preseason finale, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.
Stetson Bennett IV
Doesn't play in preseason finale
Bennett didn't play in the Rams' 20-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday.
