The Los Angeles Rams are building something. But with Kyren Williams heading into the final year of his rookie deal, one big piece of their future remains unresolved. After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Williams is eligible for an extension. The team and his agent have already exchanged contract terms. Still, with OTAs approaching, nothing is finalized — and for now, Williams is staying patient.
All eyes are on the backfield and what’s next for the Rams’ star running back.
What’s the Status of Kyren Williams’ Contract?
The Rams spent the offseason reloading the offense. They re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson, kept Tutu Atwell around, and added veteran wideout Davante Adams and lineman Coleman Shelton. They even restructured Matthew Stafford’s contract.
But the biggest offensive weapon on the roster? That’s Williams — and his deal is still up in the air.
In April, the two sides began trading terms for a potential extension. It hasn’t turned into a done deal yet, but Williams isn’t pressing the panic button.
“I would love for it to get done so I can take care of my family and the loved ones that helped me get here,” Williams said. “I’ve always got trust in God.”
The 24-year-old is set to make around $5.4 million this season. And while the Rams haven’t handed out a major running back contract since the Todd Gurley deal in 2018, it’s clear how much the team values Williams.
General manager Les Snead has said they want to “engineer a long-term partnership.” Head coach Sean McVay echoed that in April, saying the challenge is “bridging that gap” financially.
“He knows how much I love him,” McVay said. “We’ll see if we can get something done.”
Kyren Williams Is Already Playing Like a Franchise Back
A fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame in 2022, Williams had a quiet rookie year due to injuries. But once he found his rhythm, he took off.
In 2023, he put up 1,144 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in just 12 games, earning a Pro Bowl selection. Last year? Even better — 1,299 yards, 16 touchdowns, and a trip to the NFC Divisional Round.
He’s become the engine of McVay’s offense and enters 2025 as the leader of a young backfield that includes Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Cody Schrader, and rookie Jarquez Hunter.
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If anyone has earned a second contract in L.A., it’s him. But for now, the future remains uncertain.
Off the Field, Williams Keeps Making an Impact
While the contract talk continues behind the scenes, Williams is still putting in work — and not just on the field.
Last season’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the Rams continues to lead in the community. He donated his $25,000 award from the NFL Foundation to the LAFD Foundation to support fire relief efforts.
“He’s been very vocal in saying, ‘However I can help with the fire-impacted families, let me know,’” said Rams executive Molly Higgins.
And that’s exactly what he did. When the Seahawks reached out to collaborate on a sneaker drive for kids affected by the Eaton Fire, Williams showed up. He teamed up with mascots and former Seattle players to hand out shoes at the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena.
“I couldn’t imagine what these young kids and their families went through,” he said. “So just being able to be here — this is a blessing.”