Rams Extend Kyren Williams With $33M Deal

The Los Angeles Rams have signed running back Kyren Williams to a three-year, $33 million contract extension, with $23 million guaranteed, securing him through the 2028 NFL season. Williams, a 2022 fifth-round pick, has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and led the Rams with 1,299 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024. The extension makes him the seventh highest-paid running back in the NFL by average annual value. Williams expressed his commitment to the franchise and his motivation to support his family, highlighting that football is about more than just money for him. The deal sets a new contract benchmark that could affect negotiations for other running backs, such as Buffalo’s James Cook. The Rams’ move aligns with their strategy to build around young talent and maintain offensive balance under coach Sean McVay.