Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams still awaits a contract extension as voluntary OTAs approach next week.
Williams recently spoke with Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times at a charity event to help distribute new shoes to kids affected by the Eaton Fire. The Rams running back said he was "feeling good" about a potential deal.
"I know with time it's going to happen," Williams said.
Williams enters the final year of his rookie contract, set to earn $5.346 million in base salary. A fifth-round pick in 2022, Williams has earned $2.748 million total over his first three seasons, a paltry sum compared to his worth in L.A.
Williams has surpassed the 1,100-yard rushing mark in each of the past two seasons and has compiled 26 rushing touchdowns.
The question at this stage is whether or not he will participate in the upcoming OTAs and mandatory minicamp in June without a new pact.
The potential of not getting a deal this offseason isn't something that Williams was willing to discuss.
"I would love for it to get done so I can take care of my family and the loved ones that helped me get here," he said. "I've always got trust in God. Whether it happens now or I play out the season, I know it's going to happen eventually. And so, time will tell. I just know I've got to do what I need to do each and every single day to make sure that it does happen in my favor."
The Rams haven't shelled out for a running back since handing Todd Gurley a big-money deal in 2018. That contract aged horrifically for the club and could shade how it approaches Williams' deal. Coach Sean McVay noted last month that bridging the financial gap would be a challenge, but added that he loves Williams as a person and player.
Each of the past two seasons, the Rams have drafted a running back -- third-rounder Blake Corum in 2024 and fourth-rounder Jarquez Hunter last month.
For now, Williams will patiently wait for his new deal that would offer financial stability for the slashing runner.
"My only purpose is to continue to get better and finding joy in each and every single day and finding something to get better at," the 24-year-old said.
