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WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams announced that cornerback Darious Williams is retiring from the NFL. With Williams set to ride off, here are three interesting facts about the Super Bowl champion.

Los Angeles Rams News / A to Z Sports / March 7

The Rams have multiple smart value free agency options to pursue in the secondary after retirement of Darious Williams

The Los Angeles Rams saw cornerback Darious Williams enter retirement on Saturday morning, opening up a slot in their cornerback room. As it stands right now, the Rams only have three cornerbacks under contract in Trent McDuffie, Emmanuel Forbes, and Josh Wallace, opening up plenty of playing time and room to reform the secondary.

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Rams Announce Retirement Of CB Darious Williams

The Rams made a major addition to their secondary by trading for Trent McDuffie this week. The unit has now suffered a loss, albeit a less impactful one, with the retirement of veteran cornerback Darious Williams.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Field Level Media / March 7

Rams place CB Darious Williams on reserve/retired list

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams has retired after eight NFL seasons. The Rams on Saturday announced that they had placed Williams on the reserve/retired list.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / March 7

Darious Williams Retires From NFL

The Los Angeles Rams announced they have placed cornerback Darious Williams on the Reserve/Retired list, signaling he has retired from the NFL. Williams was expected to be a cap casualty of the Rams’ this offseason so instead of testing free agency, Williams has decided to hang it up after eight seasons in the NFL.

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Los Angeles Rams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Rams Placed CB Darious Williams On Reserve/Retired List

The Rams announced they are placing veteran CB Darious Williams on the reserve/retired list. Williams, 32, wound up going undrafted out of UAB in the 2018 NFL Draft and later signed a rookie deal with the Baltimore Ravens.

Los Angeles Rams News / Pro Football Rumors / February 22

Rams Will Seek To Improve At CB; Darious Williams A Release Candidate?

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Rams Now Facing Reality of Playing Without 2 Key Defensive Anchors

The Los Angeles Rams are staring at an uncomfortable Week 14 scenario: preparing for a critical matchup while two of their most productive defenders watch practice from the sideline.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / November 6

Rams Injury News: Puka Nacua & Darious Williams ‘Looking Good’ For Week 10 Against 49ers

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Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / November 2

Rams Starting Defender Officially Ruled OUT of Week 9 vs Saints

The Los Angeles Rams will be without cornerback Darious Williams for their Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Williams, dealing with a shoulder injury, was officially ruled out after head coach Sean McVay indicated it was “more likely than not” he wouldn’t be able to play.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / November 1

Darious Williams Unlikely To Play Vs. Saints But Could Return Next Week

The Los Angeles Rams are back from their bye and now get set to host the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. The Rams should be getting some reinforcements as wide receiver Puka Nacua and right tackle Rob Havenstein are on track to return.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / October 30

Is The Rams New CB Better As A Slot Specialist or Outside Threat?

The Los Angeles Rams made a strategic move ahead of the November 4 trade deadline, acquiring Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary. The addition comes as the Rams’ cornerback room faces depth concerns, particularly with Darious Williams recovering from a so-called ‘weird, freak’ shoulder and lat sprain.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / October 29

Rams Provide Concerning Update on Starting Defensive Back

The Los Angeles Rams announced earlier this week that cornerback Darious Williams suffered a shoulder injury. On Wednesday, Rams head coach Sean McVay provided an update.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / October 27

Rams Reveal ‘Weird, Freak’ Injury After Trading For Cornerback, Status Uncertain for Week 8

The Los Angeles Rams are managing a new injury concern at cornerback, as Darious Williams sustained what head coach Sean McVay described as a “weird, freak” shoulder injury late in the Week 7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / October 23

Rams Defensive Back Continues to Quietly Impress

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams has gone from being a bench player to establishing himself as the team's most consistent cornerback through seven weeks.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / October 17

Rams Rally Around DB Set to Face His Former Team in Key Matchup

After spending week one on the bench, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams was forced into emergency action in week two and has been rapidly working to get back to his form in the early season.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / March 17, 2025

Rams Need A Healthy Darious Williams in 2025

The Los Angeles Rams defense last season was highly revolved around the young stars finding their groove as the season rolled on. After a poor start to the 2024-25 campaign, the Rams were able to turn it around to secure the NFC West division title, but just fell short of the NFC Championship Game.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / December 18, 2024

Darious Williams Explains How He Came Up With Interception Against 49ers

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Rams have made another surprising climb up the standings as they now sit atop the NFC West following their Week 15 win against the San Francisco 49ers.

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2024

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Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / May 23, 2024

Who is the Los Angeles Rams Most Underrated Player?

The 33rd Team tasked NFL analyst Sam Monson with naming the most underappreciated NFC West players and for the Los Angeles Rams, he named Darious Williams Williams rejoined the Rams after two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12, 2024

Rams Agree To Contract With CB Darious Williams

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Rams have agreed to a contract with former Jaguars CB Darious Williams. Williams returns to the Rams where

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9, 2024