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Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl champion cornerback informs team of future
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Not only is the NFL offseason beginning to see blockbuster trades, there are a number of players making decisions. Some are deciding whether to rejoin their teams or hit free agency.
Other players are deciding if it is time to call it a career. The Los Angeles Rams were notified by their Super Bowl champion cornerback of his decision.
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Eight-year veteran corner Darious Williams has decided to call it a career. The former undrafted free agent has had a fruitful career and hangs it up at 32-years-old.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (24) during the first half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The decision isn't a total shock. Williams turns 33 next week and was a potential cap casualty candidate.
The Rams were also expected to retool their secondary after a rough 2025 season. Williams informed the Rams of his decision, which will save them $7M in cap space in 2026.
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Williams entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. The Rams claimed Williams off waivers, where he later contributed to their Super Bowl championship run in 2021.
Nov 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (31) runs the ball after an interception against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Williams spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before returning to the Rams for his final two seasons. He recorded 12 career interceptions, 77 passes defended, and two defensive touchdowns.
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