The Los Angeles Rams and running back Kyren Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $33 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday.
The resolution between Los Angeles and Drew Rosenhaus, Williams’ agent, came after Williams reported to training camp and told reporters he planned to practice in full, instead of the sort of holdouts or “hold-ins” some players prefer during contract negotiations. That decision indicated the two sides were very close to reaching agreement.
The two sides have been talking and making incremental progress since the annual league meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla., in March.
“For me, there was no decision (to hold out or in),” Williams said in July. “I play football. That’s what I do. That’s what I love. At the end of the day, I do this not for the money, not for the fame or popularity, but to take care of my family. … For me, it’s a lot bigger than a contract negotiation. For me, it’s putting my feet on the ground and continuing to get better.”
The Rams have usually gotten extensions done with players before the preseason begins. Williams is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
“He’s handled himself like the guy that you guys know. I mean, that’s just who he is,” said Rams coach Sean McVay when the team reported to training camp.
Williams rushed for 1,100-plus yards in 2023 and 2024, although the Rams’ offense struggled to create explosive plays last season.
McVay, who added Davante Adams to the offense via free agency this spring alongside a handful of promising rookie skill players, said he wants this year’s attack to be more “versatile.” Williams joked in response that the head coach should play him in the slot as a receiver more frequently.
Since the spring, coaches and teammates have expressed admiration for how Williams has handled the process as if no negotiation was happening at all.
“I think that just shows the absolute professionalism of a Kyren Williams,” said veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein. “There’s one thing about Kyren: He loves playing ball.”
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