Overview
- Los Angeles placed the 32-year-old cornerback on the reserve/retired list Saturday after eight NFL seasons and a Super Bowl LVI title.
- His retirement creates roughly $7.5 million in 2026 cap savings with about $1.17 million in dead money, lifting projected space to $34.96 million, per Over The Cap.
- Williams concludes his career with 12 interceptions, 77 passes defended and 306 tackles across 100-plus games, including a starting role in the Rams’ championship run.
- Earlier this week, the Rams agreed to acquire All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs for multiple picks, including a 2026 first-rounder and a 2027 third, according to multiple reports.
- Analysts still identify cornerback as the team’s top offseason need, with several Rams defensive backs set to hit free agency and limited depth currently under contract.