Darious Williams - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Not playing vs. Panthers Williams (coach's decision) has been ruled out for the Rams' wild-card game versus the Panthers on Saturday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Williams will be a healthy scratch for a third straight week after having served as a rotational corner earlier in the season. Emmanuel Forbes, Cobie Durant and Ahkello Witherspoon will continue to serve as the team's primary cornerbacks during Saturday's matchup.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Week 17 Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Williams has worked in a rotational role in the Rams' secondary this season, but he will be a healthy inactive for Monday night's game. Emmanuel Forbes, Cobie Durant and Ahkello Witherspoon will serve as the primary corners for the Rams.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Williams (tibia) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Williams was unable to play in the Rams' Week 14 win over the Cardinals due to a tibia injury, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts him on track to return against the Lions on Sunday. Ahkello Witherspoon and Josh Wallace will likely see their defensive snaps cut, assuming Williams is cleared to play Week 15.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined in Week 14 Williams (lower leg) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams was doubtful coming into the weekend after failing to practice all week, and his inactive status is now official. With the veteran cornerback unavailable, Ahkello Witherspoon is projected to step into the starting right cornerback spot against a Cardinals air attack missing Marvin Harrison (heel), Greg Dortch (IR, chest) and Xavier Weaver (hamstring).

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing Week 14 Williams (lower leg) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite head coach Sean McVay telling reporters Wednesday that he expects Williams to play in Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, he likely won't suit up. The UAB product has appeared in 10 games this season, recording 22 total tackles and eight passes defensed, including one interception. If Williams is sidelined as expected in Week 14, expect Ahkello Witherspoon to play a larger role in the Rams' secondary.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Williams (lower leg) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barshop added that head coach Sean McVay expects Williams to play in this Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. As the Rams' starting boundary cornerback, Williams has produced 22 tackles (15 solo), eight pass breakups and an interception through 10 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rams put CB McCreary on injured reserve, re-sign former starter Kendrick as Witherspoon returns

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NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Feature: Aubrey Pleasant facilitates Rams' unusual yet successful cornerback rotation using personal connections, 'amoeba' approach The Rams' cornerback rotation has led to individual and collective success for Darious Williams, Cobie Durant and Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Seahawks find fault in more than Darnold's 4 interceptions in close loss to the Rams

The Seattle Seahawks came up just short in their 21-19 loss at the Los Angeles Rams, with Sam Darnold throwing four interceptions in the critical NFC West matchup

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS: Darious Williams catches the Rams' fourth interception on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a interception to Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams at SoFi Stadium.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Rams have 4 interceptions, Seahawks miss long field goal on final play in Los Angeles' 21-19 win

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Cooper Kupp's lasting impact on Rams evident in young stars such as Puka Nacua and Quentin Lake

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

On track to suit up Sunday Williams (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Williams sat out Week 9 versus the Saints due to a shoulder injury, but he's now in line to return to the field in Week 10. He projects to start Sunday against a ragtag 49ers wide receiver group led by Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Williams (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The starting cornerback was a limited participant Wednesday. Williams suffered the injury in Week 7 against the Jaguars and sat out Week 9 versus the Saints, even with the bye in between. Now that he's back at practice, he should be trending toward a return this Sunday against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers host Matthew Stafford and the Rams in a key NFC West clash

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to open week Williams (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Williams is still working his way back from the shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 7 against the Jaguars and has sidelined him since. The cornerback is trending towards returning to action Sunday against the 49ers, with head coach Sean McVay saying that "the hope and optimism" is that Williams will be active, per Cameron DaSilva of USA Today. Williams will have two more chances to log a full practice before the end of the week and officially leave behind the shoulder issue.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates: Puka Nacua (ribs) and Darious Williams (shoulder) 'looking good for the game' against 49ers; Jordan Whittington (back) will not practice Wednesday Rams head coach Sean McVay provides injury updates on wide receiver Puka Nacua, cornerback Darious Williams and wide receiver Jordan Whittin...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Optimism for Week 10 Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that "the plan we had in place" is for Williams (shoulder) to return to the lineup Sunday against the 49ers, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today...

Impact Williams hasn't played since Week 7 due to a shoulder injury McVay called a "little setback," but it appears the starting cornerback is trending toward a Week 10 return. McVay said "the hope and optimism" is that Williams will suit up on the road against San Francisco on Sunday. With Ahkello Witherspoon (collarbone) on IR and not expected to return until at least December, it will represent a notable boost for Los Angeles' defense if Williams is indeed able to get back on the field.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 9 Williams (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Williams was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder issue, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran corner to sit out of Sunday's contest. Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace and recent acquisition Roger McCreary are candidates to start at outside corner opposite Cobie Durant in Williams' absence.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Williams (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 32-year-old practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday, but it now appears that his shoulder injury will likely keep him on the sidelines in Week 9. Williams has appeared in six games for the Rams this season, recording 14 total tackles and seven passes defended. If he's out Sunday as expected, Josh Wallace will likely operate as one of Los Angeles' top outside corners.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie QB Tyler Shough makes his first NFL start when Saints face surging Rams defense

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs limited practice Wednesday Williams (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Williams led Rams cornerbacks in snaps in their last contest before their Week 8 bye at Jacksonville, so it's possible he picked up the shoulder injury outside of game action. Whatever the case, he'll have two more chances to manage a full practice before the Rams release their final practice report of the week Friday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates: Puka Nacua (ankle) and Rob Havenstein (ankle) expected to be 'ready to go' barring setbacks; Darious Williams' (shoulder) status still up in the air for Week 9 vs. Saints Rams head coach Sean McVay gave injury updates on Monday following the Rams' Week 8 bye and heading into Week 9 against the Saints.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

The Rams are rolling into their bye for a change after strong efforts in back-to-back road victories

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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