The Los Angeles Rams and RB Kyren Williams have agreed to a three-year $33M extension.
The Los Angeles Rams and star running back Kyren Williams have agreed to a three-year $33M contract extension that will have him under team control for the next four seasons. The 2022 fifth-round pick has been a staple in the Rams’ offense for the last two seasons, and the extension should put any worries to rest if he his the workhorse back.
Over the past two seasons, Williams has totalled 2,443 rushing yards, twenty six rushing touchdowns, 1,622 yards after contact, and 146 rushes for first downs and should not expect anything less than a heavy workload again this season. Blake Corum was drafted in 2024, and Jarquez Hunter was added to the backfield in the 2025 rookie draft. Those two will have to battle it out for the backup job because the Rams clearly show loyalty and confidence in Williams with today’s signing.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
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Kyren Williams received praise from running backs coach Ron Gould, who told reporters the star workhorse has looked “more explosive” during Rams’ offseason workouts.
Kyren Williams will start the 2025 season at just 25 years old, and despite finishing as the RB7 last season, he is currently listed as the RB11 in early redraft rankings. Part of the reason he finds himself with a 3rd round ADP is due to concerns regarding a lack of explosive runs in 2024. Also, it’s wise to expect Blake Corum to have an increased role in his second year.
Williams was outside the top 10 in rushes that went for over 10 yards in 2024. He also had the fewest yards per carry (4.1) of any of the top 12 rushing leaders. He overcame his lack of explosiveness with insane volume and red-zone usage. If Williams can increase his explosiveness, it will help him stave off competition from Corum and this year’s 4th-round rookie, Jarquez Hunter.
At this point, Williams is a steal if he goes off the board as RB11, though I personally have him as my RB11 as well. I’m less concerned with his lack of explosiveness or increased competition and more concerned about coming off a 389-touch season (including playoffs). That’s a lot of wear and tear on a back his size. If he can stay healthy, however, I don’t see him finishing below his current ADP, and he has top-5 upside.
–Blake Stachel (@bllakkay)
With fantasy gamers trying to find the next upside running back, drafters have pushed Rams rookie running back Jarquez Hunter up draft boards.
An evergreen trait of good fantasy gamers is to be on the lookout for the next upside running back who could be a starter in the event of an injury. Depth chart study and coach speak provide small wrinkles that can end up helping fantasy gamers find the next league winner.
The Rams have been a great source of fantasy goodness with the likes of Toddy Gurley, Darrell Henderson Jr., and Kyren Williams. The Rams selected Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter in the 4th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In the last week, Hunter is up 4.9 spots on Underdog creeping into the early part of the 17th round.
While Kyren Williams is surely the safe bellcow in the Rams offense, it is advantageous to draft Jarquez Hunter as a high upside back who could be both a league winner and fill out a needed running back spot in redraft leagues. For such a cheap price and the rich history that the Rams have with running backs, it is wise to select Hunter with a late round pick going forward.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
LA Rams GM Les Snead spoke about how having a committee “helps” the team run the ball how they want.
In an interview post-draft with Rich Eisen, Rams GM Les Snead said:
We do think the way this NFL season’s going — the amount of wear and tear that goes into playing running back — that having a committee, and a committee with different skill sets, only helps us continue being able to run the football like we want to run it.
Taking a committee approach would be a departure from how head coach Sean McVey has historically approached the position. Whether it was Todd Gurley, Darrell Henderson, or Kyren Williams, the Rams have normally given at least 60% of rushes to the lead running back.
Speculation of a committee in the Rams backfield has heated up over the last year given the drafting of third round pick Blake Coram in 2024 and the drafting of Jarquez Hunter in 2025. The Rams have engaged in contract extension talks with Williams, however, those have not yet come to fruition.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
Running Back Kyren Williams is entering the final year of his rookie contract and the Rams want to sign him long term.
For the first time in his career Kyren Williams stayed healthy for an entire season, starting 16 games. The only game he sat out was the meaningless week 18 in which all the major starters rested to prepare for the playoffs. Williams posted career highs in all major rushing stats with 316 rushes, 1,299 rushing yards with 14 rushing touchdowns. Williams accomplished this despite the team selecting running back Blake Corum in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Rams GM Les Snead has come out to express the impact Kyren had on the Rams season and the want to extend him, all while mentioning the need for more than one running back for the entirety of the season.
Kyren Williams finished the 2024 fantasy season as RB7, right in line with his ADP of RB8. Williams accomplished this by proving he could stay healthy and holding off the highly regarded Corum. With Corum having another year under his belt and the low long the season is, Williams will need to take another step up to finish as a top 10 back. Williams is not a top-end athlete, being only 8th percentile in Speed Score. I would temper expectations for next season.
Author: Jesse Baldwin (@J_Baldwin51)
Kyren Williams’ Wild-Card Performance and 2025 Fantasy Outlook: What’s Next for the Rams’ RB
Kyren Williams had a solid outing in the Rams’ 27-9 wild-card win over the Vikings, rushing 16 times for 76 yards and adding a touchdown on a 5-yard reception. His balanced performance complemented Matthew Stafford’s efficient passing game and the Rams’ dominant defense, as Williams found the end zone for the third straight game. He finished as the RB7 in PPR leagues for the 2024 season, proving his consistent role as a top fantasy option. Heading into Sunday’s divisional-round clash with the Eagles, Williams faces a much tougher challenge against one of the league’s stingiest run defenses. While he has shown the ability to be a reliable focal point in the Rams’ offense, the matchup will likely limit his ceiling, making him a riskier play this week.
Looking ahead to 2025, Williams’ value remains strong, but competition in the backfield could rise. With Blake Corum nipping at his heels, Williams will need to maintain his role as the lead back to stay a top-tier fantasy option. His pass-catching ability and consistent red-zone presence should help him retain a solid workload, but the threat of a backfield timeshare could limit his upside. For now, Williams remains a solid RB2 with RB1 upside for next season, but fantasy gamers will need to watch the competition closely as the offseason progresses.
Mike Lindberg @FFCanuck99
