### Rams’ Kyren Williams Out with Foot Injury
Bad news has hit the Los Angeles Rams early this season. Head coach Sean McVay announced that running back Kyren Williams is sidelined with a foot injury and will miss the team’s offseason program this spring. However, according to insider Ian Rapoport, Williams is expected to return for training camp.
Williams has been a vital part of the Rams’ offense. Drafted in the fifth round in 2022, the 23-year-old played three years at Notre Dame, amassing 2,153 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns, along with 675 receiving yards and four scores.
Initially, Williams was a backup in the NFL, featuring in 10 games mostly behind Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. His role changed dramatically in the 2023 season when he became the starter in the second game after a strong season opener with two touchdowns.
As the primary running back, Williams recorded 1,144 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns over 12 regular-season games, adding three receiving touchdowns. From Weeks 12 to 17, he averaged 5.25 yards per carry and 114.7 yards per game, highlighted by a three-touchdown game against the New York Giants in December. His performance earned him a Pro Bowl spot for the first time.
Assuming his recovery goes smoothly, Williams is expected to start again in the upcoming season, with rookie Blake Corum as a promising backup.
### The Current State of the Rams
The Rams are gearing up for another playoff run. Despite Aaron Donald’s retirement, veterans like Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp remain crucial to the team. Additionally, several young players are stepping up.
Wide receiver Puka Nacua, who also made his first Pro Bowl last season, led the team in 2023 with 1,486 receiving yards and six touchdowns. On defense, linebacker Ernest Jones led the team in tackles (145 combined, 74 solo) and added 4.5 sacks. Defensive tackle Kobie Turner finished the 2023 season with a team-high nine sacks.
The Rams also have promising rookies, including Jared Verse (DE), Braden Fiske (DT), and Blake Corum. With this mix of veterans and young talent, there’s plenty of optimism for the upcoming season.
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