Kyren Williams Contract Extension Will 'Be on the Plate' in Offseason, Rams GM Says

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is a candidate to receive a contract extension during the offseason, according to general manager Les Snead.

"I think that's something that's going to be on the plate," Snead said on Friday, per Stu Jackson of the team's official website. "He would be someone that after three years you could begin discussing, let's call it, renegotiating, starting anew. Because I do think Kyren is someone who is a Ram and has a very impactful role for us."

Williams, a former fifth-round pick by the Rams in the 2022 NFL draft, is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract.

The 24-year-old is coming off an impressive 2024 campaign, rushing for a career-high 1,299 yards and 14 touchdowns. Williams also caught 34 passes for 182 yards and two more scores.

His 16 total touchdowns were tied for the fifth-most in the NFL.

Williams operated in a backup role as a rookie, missing seven games due to an ankle sprain that he suffered in his debut.

The former Notre Dame standout broke out in his second year, earning a Pro Bowl nod while amassing 1,350 scrimmage yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Availability was still an issue, as he missed four contests in the middle of the year due to another ankle injury.

Williams wasn't plagued by health woes in 2024, appearing in each of the Rams' first 16 games of the year before sitting out in Week 18 after they clinched a playoff spot.

He's operated as a key piece of a Los Angeles offense that has helped the team make two consecutive postseason appearances, and he could be in line for a contract extension before the start of the 2025 season.