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Sarah Barshop
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Rams operating again Kyren Williams has signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension that features $23 million assured, his brokers advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Two weeks in the past, on the day the Rams reported to coaching camp, Williams, 24, made it clear he needed to signal a contract extension with Los Angeles. The operating again reported to coaching camp and mentioned he wouldn’t maintain out of practices.
“I wish to play for the Rams,” Williams mentioned that day. “That is who I wish to be with. That is who I wish to stick with. I do know it is going to work out.”
The subsequent day, Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, visited Rams coaching camp at Loyola Marymount College.
Williams, a 2022 fifth-round choose, has been the Rams’ lead operating again since early within the 2023 season. In line with ESPN Analysis, Williams accounted for 43% of the Rams’ complete touches final season, which was the very best charge within the NFL.
Williams has 31 scrimmage touchdowns during the last two seasons, which is tied with Detroit Lions operating again Jahmyr Gibbs for essentially the most within the NFL in that span, in line with ESPN Analysis. His 2,443 dashing yards during the last two seasons ranks third-most behind Derrick Henry (3,088) and Saquon Barkley (2,967).
The $33 million extension will give Williams the seventh-highest common annual wage on the place.