His Season-Long Presence Pays Off for Rams Running Back
His season-long presence was valuable for the Los Angeles Rams, who dealt with multiple injuries on offense, especially early in the 2024 campaign. Sony Williams played in 16 games, averaging nearly 20 carries per contest, and his contributions to a balanced offense helped the team secure its first NFC West title since its Super Bowl-winning season in 2021.
Williams’ playoff performance was impressive, as he rushed for 76 yards and a receiving touchdown in the wild-card win over the Vikings, and eclipsed the 100-yard mark in the Divisional Round. However, he lost a crucial fumble in the team’s loss to the Eagles.
As the Rams look ahead, they are considering keeping Williams as a focal point in their ground attack. The 24-year-old running back has one more year left on his rookie contract, making him eligible for an extension. The team drafted Blake Corum in the third round in 2024, and will likely use him as a featured back to complement Williams.
“I think we would probably take the philosophy that you’re going to need more than one running back, so we’ll always try to keep that room somewhat healthy in terms of depth,” said general manager Les Snead. “Even with Kyren, he’s had two great years, but there is a possibility, right, where he needs a partner to take some load off of him. He’s probably played more than any running back over the last two years, so that’s something to think about.”
The Rams have not extended a running back since Todd Gurley, whose four-year deal ended prematurely after multiple injuries. Williams has proven himself since earning the starting role with consecutive 1,000-yard plus seasons, and will see if that results in long-term security this offseason.
