Williams recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday's 12-6 win at San Francisco. Brock Purdy threw a duck of a pass into the Rams' end zone in the fourth quarter, and Williams was able to smoothly run underneath it to preserve his team's 9-6 lead. He remains locked into a near-every down role on the boundary ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jets.
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ACTIVELatest Darious Williams news
Team
Los Angeles Rams
Birthdate
3/15/1993 (31)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 192 lbs
Birthplace
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Position
DB
College
UAB
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Rams
2018-2022, 2024-Present
(5 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2022-2023
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2018-2019
(1 season)
Williams recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception during Thursday's 12-6 win at San Francisco. Brock Purdy threw a duck of a pass into the Rams' end zone in the fourth quarter, and Williams was able to smoothly run underneath it to preserve his team's 9-6 lead. He remains locked into a near-every down role on the boundary ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jets.
Williams recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 44-42 win over the Bills. Williams led the team in tackles in the Week 14 shootout between Buffalo and Los Angeles, securing a season-high six stops in the victory. The cornerback has now compiled 34 total tackles (28 solo) and four passes defensed over nine games in 2024 after opening the year on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The Rams activated Williams (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday. Williams has been rehabbing through a hamstring injury he sustained in late July. His practice window opened Wednesday, and he will return for Week 5 against the Packers after practicing in full Thursday and Friday. Williams could be brought on slowly and serve as the Rams' top backup corner behind starters Tre'Davious White and Cobie Durant. Williams played in all 17 regular-season games for the Jaguars in 2023 and finished with 53 tackles (44 solo), 19 passes defended (four interceptions) and two forced fumbles.
Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday that he expects Williams (hamstring) to play versus Green Bay on Sunday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. Williams has been on IR all season but was designated to return Wednesday and logged a limited practice session followed by a pair of full sessions during Week 5 prep. The veteran cornerback started all 17 regular-season games for Jacksonville last year and will likely be a starter for Los Angeles as well upon his return. It's not yet clear how the Rams will shift their secondary to accommodate Williams' insertion into the starting lineup.
Williams (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The Rams now have 21 days to activate Williams to their active roster before he reverts to IR. Williams re-signed with the Rams this past offseason after a two-year stint in Jacksonville, during which he recorded 86 total tackles and 35 passes defended, including four interceptions, across 34 regular-season games. He's expected to start opposite Tre'Davious White as part of the Rams' top cornerback duo once he's fully recovered from his hamstring issue.
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Williams (hamstring) is expected to return to practice and have his 21-day window opened this week, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. Williams missed the Rams' first four games this season due to a hamstring injury sustained in late July, but following McVay's comments Monday, it appears he's nearing a return to the field. McVay told reporters at the beginning of September that Williams' target return date was Week 5, and he appears to be right on schedule. If Williams' 21-day window is opened and he's able to suit up against the Packers on Sunday, he'll serve as one of Los Angeles' top cornerbacks.
Coach Sean McVay said Friday "the hope" is Williams (hamstring) will be ready to come off IR and play Week 5, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. Williams will need to spend at least four games on IR while recovering from a hamstring injury he initially sustained late July. Until Williams is back on the field, however, Cobie Durant will project to handle a starting role at cornerback across from veteran Tre'Davious White, beginning with Sunday night's regular-season opener against the Lions.
The Rams placed Williams (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday. Williams pulled his hamstring in late July and will now miss at least the first four games of the season on injured reserve. It's a big blow to the Rams' cornerback group, one that was remade in the offseason with the pickups of Williams and Tre'Davious White as the team's projected starters. Derion Kendrick was already lost for the year to a torn ACL, and Cobie Durant is dealing with a hamstring issue of his own that has limited him in practice this week. The Rams have a road date with the Lions this coming Sunday night.
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Rams' practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. Williams has been working his way back from a hamstring strain that he suffered in late July, ultimately opening Week 1 in limited fashion at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to practice at full capacity before Sunday's contest against the Lions.