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Juking defenders, leaping into end zones & more | Best of Los Angeles Rams running backs during the 2025 season Los Angeles Rams running backs Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers and Jarquez Hunter made some spectacular plays this season. Browse...

12 HOURS AGO • THERAMS.COM

Works as return man Rivers returned four kicks for 107 yards during Sunday's 37-20 victory against the Cardinals.

Impact Kyren Williams and Blake Corum became a formidable duo in 2025, combining for 404 carries, 1,998 yards on the ground and 16 touchdowns. This didn't leave much for Rivers, who finished his fourth year with the Rams with just 46 yards on nine carries over 11 games. Rivers did return 16 kicks for 418 yards, but the return role was a fairly even split with Corum, Jordan Whittington (knee) and Xavier Smith. With the Rams securely set with Williams, Corum and 2025 fourth-round pick Jarquez Hunter in the backfield, Rivers, who will be an unrestricted free agent at season's end, may test free agency to find a more secure role elsewhere. He'll next take on Carolina on Saturday in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS: Ronnie Rivers' 46-yard kick return gives the Rams a perfect start against the Panthers Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers opens up the game with a 46-yard kick return against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America St...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Signing with active roster The Rams signed Rivers to their active roster Wednesday, Wyatt Miller of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rivers has spent the entire season so far on the Rams' practice squad, but he's now a part of the 53-man roster after Week 9. It's not likely he'll see much work on offense as long as Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter are still healthy.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rams sign kicker Harrison Mevis to practice squad, sign Ronnie Rivers to active roster The Rams have signed a kicker to the practice squad and signed running back Ronnie Rivers to the active roster as the corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Back to Rams' practice squad Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Rivers was elevated to the Rams' active roster for the second time this season and suited up after Jarquez Hunter (coach's decision) was made inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints. Rivers played just five snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise while the Rams stuck with their two-man backfield of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Rivers is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad one more time by the Rams this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Rams elevated Rivers to their active roster Saturday.

Impact The Fresno State product was also elevated for the Rams' Week 7 win over the Jaguars, failing to record an offensive stat across 10 total snaps (nine on special teams, one on offense). Now back with the active roster, he's likely to contribute on special teams in Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Rivers was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's 35-7 win over the Jaguars, failing to record any stats while playing one snap on offense and nine snaps with the special-teams unit. The running back is eligible to be elevated two more times before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 The Rams elevated Rivers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Rivers was signed to the Rams' practice squad in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Week 7 against the Jaguars marks Rivers' first elevation of the season, and he'll most likely see the field on special teams while serving as a backfield depth option behind Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and rookie fourth-rounder Jarquez Hunter.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad The Rams signed Rivers to the practice squad Wednesday, Wyatt Miller of the team's official site reports.

Impact Rivers failed to beat out Jarquez Hunter for the RB3 spot on the Rams' 53-man roster. Rivers will stick around on the practice squad and would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if Hunter, Kyren Williams or Blake Corum were unable to play.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rams 53-man roster: Talented depth chart leads to notable players being cut Running back Ronnie Rivers, linebacker Brennan Jackson and 2025 fifth-round pick Chris “Pooh” Paul are among the players who do not make the...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Cut by LAR The Rams waived Rivers (ribs) on Tuesday.

Impact Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Rams in March and entered training camp competing against Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter for a depth spot in the backfield behind starter Kyren Williams. Rivers was limited to just one preseason game due to a rib injury, and that may have played a factor in him not making the Rams' 53-man roster. The Fresno State product will go on waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the opportunity to catch on with a team in need of depth out of the backfield.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss time Rams head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that Rivers (ribs) will be out for "a little bit of time," Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Rivers is nursing a ribs injury sustained during Los Angeles' preseason game against the Cowboys on Saturday. Any significant time missed could negatively impact his chances of securing a depth backfield role behind starting running back Kyren Williams. His next chance to play this preseason will come Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Chargers.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the day Rivers (ribs) is ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Rivers suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Los Angeles in 2024, though he only rushed 22 times for 99 yards in that span. The former UDFA is competing for a reserve role in the Rams' backfield behind starter Kyren Williams, and he'll work to get back on the field in time to face the Chargers in preseason action on Saturday, Aug. 16.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rams re-sign RB Ronnie Rivers to 1-year deal Deadspin | Rams re-sign RB Ronnie Rivers to 1-year deal

MARCH 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rams re-sign RB Ronnie Rivers to 1-year deal The Los Angeles Rams will bring back backup running back Ronnie Rivers, with multiple outlets reporting Sunday the deal is for one year.No f...

MARCH 16, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Staying in Los Angeles Rivers signed a one-year contract with the Rams on Sunday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rivers opened the 2024 regular season as the Rams' No. 2 running back behind Kyren Williams, but he was eventually bumped down to third string by rookie Blake Corum. Rivers saw plenty of work on special teams for the Rams last season and should reprise that role in 2025. He finished the 2024 campaign with 22 carries for 99 yards and five catches (on six targets) for 34 yards across 17 regular-season games.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Running back Ronnie Rivers, defensive lineman Larrell Murchison returning to Rams on 1-year deals

Running back Ronnie Rivers and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison have agreed to one-year contracts to return to the Los Angeles Rams

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Rams, RB Ronnie Rivers agree to terms The Rams have agreed to bring back running back Ronnie Rivers for a fourth season with the team.

MARCH 16, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Blanked in playoff loss Rivers played all 16 of his snaps on special teams during the Rams 28-22 NFC divisional-round loss to the Eagles.

Impact Head coach Sean McVay didn't deviate from starting running back Kyren Williams at all on Sunday, leaving him in for all 71 snaps on offense. On the season, Rivers compiled 22 rushing attempts for 99 yards and tacked on five catches for 34 yards, and is set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason. Rookie Blake Corum (forearm) established himself as the backup to Williams by season's end, but Rivers has a key role on special teams, which may entice the Rams into bringing him back in 2025.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three touches Corum rushed three times for eight yards during Monday's 27-9 wild-card win against the Vikings.

Impact With Blake Corum (forearm) out for the playoffs, Rivers stepped in as the primary backup to Kyren Williams at running back. As has been the case all season, Williams didn't come off the field often, playing 46 snaps and earning a total of 19 touches for 92 yards and a touchdown on his 16 carries and three receptions. Rivers played just seven snaps, and his three touches all came in the fourth quarter with the Rams holding a comfortable lead. Rivers is likely to continue to see limited time on offense in the divisional round against a stout Eagles run defense.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backup offense Sunday Rivers rushed for 48 yards on 12 carries while bringing in four of five targets for 34 receiving yards in Sunday's 30-25 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The Rams rested starter Kyren Williams for a Week 18 contest that had marginal playoff implications for Los Angeles. Actual spot-starter Blake Corum (forearm) recorded just three touches before exiting the contest and opening the door for Rivers to record 16 touches in the narrow loss. With the former already being ruled out for the entire playoff schedule, Rivers is lined up to serve as Willilams' primary backup in next Monday's home playoff matchup against Minnesota.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special-teams role Rivers played all 20 of his snaps on special teams in Thursday's 12-6 win over the 49ers.

Impact Rivers had been working ahead of Blake Corum as the top backup to lead back Kyren Williams through the first four games of the season, but the rookie has since supplanted Rivers for the No. 2 role. Though he's been active for each of the Rams' ensuing 10 contests, Rivers has played exclusively on special teams in all of those games.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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