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Rams Extend Kyren Williams for Three Years at $33 Million

The deal, featuring $23 million guaranteed and an $11 million annual average, secures Williams through 2028 and sets a new salary benchmark for NFL running backs.

May 28, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) takes a break during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Overview

  • Williams signed the three-year extension on August 5 after reporting to all offseason workouts without holding out, following back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns.
  • The contract carries $23 million in guarantees and an $11 million average annual value, placing him seventh among the highest-paid running backs in the league.
  • Locking Williams into Sean McVay’s offense through the 2028 season ensures continuity at the position after his Pro Bowl nod in 2023 and another 1,299-yard season in 2024.
  • The Rams have supplemented their backfield depth by drafting Blake Corum in 2024 and Jarquez Hunter in 2025, underscoring a long-term commitment to the ground game.
  • Williams’ new salary benchmark is poised to influence contract talks for peers such as Buffalo’s James Cook, who remains in negotiations with the Bills.