With injuries decimating a number of the Los Angeles Rams’ skill position players, head coach Sean McVay had one consistent player to turn to for offensive production and that was running back Kyren Williams.
Williams was outstanding in his third season as he rushed for 1,299 yards while adding another 34 receptions and totaled 16 touchdowns overall. And now, after two consecutive excellent seasons, Williams is looking for a contract extension that will pay him what he is worth.
The Rams have been in discussions with Williams and his agent Drew Rosenhaus throughout the offseason and McVay believes there is good progress being made in the talks.
“Yeah, I think first of all, Drew has been out outstanding,” McVay said at Rams OTAs. “I think the dialogue has been really healthy and the one thing about these negotiations is trying to be able to figure out, alright, where is that line that that fits what everybody wants to be able to get done? And we all know how much we love Kyren. Drew’s got a responsibility. I think his communication’s been excellent and Kyren has been the same stud that we know, great demeanor, great willingness to come out here to work, to be able to get better.
“He’s been great in terms of our communication. It means a lot just because you don’t minimize those things are real and those are real things that guys have to navigate. You want to make sure that you’re asking the right questions, giving them opportunities to be able to give you that feedback and just keep the communication lines open. Hopefully we’ll see where this goes, but I think it’s been really healthy and positive progress for sure.”
Williams has increased his yards and touchdowns in each of his three NFL seasons and, while his YPC went down in Year 3, that was due in large part to teams stacking the box as the Rams passing game was hampered due to injury. Even still, Williams constantly delivered when called upon and a big payday should be headed his way.
The running back position has been devalued over the years with many teams being reluctant to pay them big money, but Williams has earned it. He will be just 25 years old when the 2025 season begins so he has plenty of good years left and the Rams should have no issues investing in him for the future.
Kyren Williams ‘feeling good’ about potential extension with Rams
For his part, Kyren Williams is also ‘feeling good’ about an extension with the Rams getting done and feels it will happen in time. The back added that he would love for the deal to get done so he can take care of his family, and will continue to put in the work necessary to make it happen.
