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Rams Lock In Kyren Williams With Three-Year, $33M Extension

The deal locks in Los Angeles’ leading rusher through 2028 at an $11 million annual rate that resets negotiating leverage in the NFL’s mid-tier running back market.

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 agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with $23 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season.
  • His $11 million average annual value ranks seventh among NFL running backs and is influencing contract talks for Buffalo’s James Cook.
  • The former fifth-round pick has posted back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2023 as Sean McVay’s workhorse back.
  • Williams participated fully in spring practices and training camp without a holdout, maintaining roster continuity and team chemistry.
  • Los Angeles secures its homegrown backfield leader while preserving salary-cap flexibility and depth behind him through 2028.