Rams Running Back Kyren Williams wait patiently.
During the offseason, the team solidified its offense by re-dying the left tackle Alaric Jackson and the Tutu Atwell recipient, adding the free agent Davante Adams and the offensive line Coleman Shelton and the adjustment of the quarter-back contract Matthew Stafford.
Williams, who rushed to more than 1,100 yards in each of the last two seasons, enters the last year of his recruit contract and is eligible for an extension.
In April, the Rams and Williams agent exchanged the proposed contract conditions. But with organized team activities that should start next week, an agreement has not been concluded.
However, Williams said he “felt good” in the situation.
“I know that over time, it will happen,” Williams said last week in Pasadena, where he helped distribute new shoes to children affected by Eaton fire.
What if Williams and the Rams do not reach an agreement before the season?
“I would like it to be done so that I can take care of my family and relatives who helped me get here,” he said. “I always have confidence in God. Whether it happens now or play the season, I know it will happen finally.
“And so, time will tell us. I just know that I have to do what I need to do every day to make sure it happens in my favor.”
The Rams Ball Carrier Kyren Williams, second on the right, helped to distribute new shoes to children affected by Eaton Fire last week in a joint effort between the Seahawks and Rams of Seattle.
(Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times)
Williams, a choice of recovery of fifth round in 2022 of Notre Dame, was slowed down by a large part of his recruit season. But in 12 games in 2023, he rushed to 1,144 yards, scored 15 affected and was elected to Pro Bowl. In 16 games last season, he rushed to 1,299 yards and scored 16 affected and helped the Rams go to the NFC division.
Williams, 24, leads a Rams Running Back Corps which includes the second year professional Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Cody Schrader and the recruit Jarquez Hunter, a choice of fourth round with Auburn.
Williams is expected to earn around $ 5.4 million this season, according to Overthecap.com. The Rams have not given a first -level ball carrier since they awarded Todd Gurley a record agreement of the time before the 2018 season.
The Director General Les SNEAD said that Rams “would certainly like to design a long -term partnership”, with Williams. Coach Sean Mcvay said in April that “filling this gap” was the challenge.
“We will see how far we have to go with it, but it is a very important part of what we want to go ahead,” said Mcvay, adding: “He knows how much I love him, and we will see if we can do something.”
In the meantime, Williams is preparing for the season – and continues to contribute out of the field with actions in accordance with those who made him the Rams candidate for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award price last season.
Williams directed its $ 25,000 from the NFL Foundation to the Lafd Foundation to help fire help for fire, said Molly Higgins, executive vice-president of RAMs for community impact and commitment.
“It was very vocal saying:” However, I can help with families impacted by fire, let me know “, said Higgins.
Thus, when the Seattle Seahawks contacted the RAMs offering to combine the forces to distribute sneakers to needy children affected by fires, Williams signed to help team mascots and several former Seahawks players at Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena.
“I couldn’t imagine what these young children and their families lived when they lost their homes and their things because of the fire, so just being able to be here – it is a blessing,” said Williams.
While his contractual situation takes place, work on and off the field will continue, said Williams.
“My only goal is to continue to improve,” he said, “and find joy in every day and find something to improve.”
