St. Louis Rams
Chris Williams - #65 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 320 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/26/1985 |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, LA |
| College | Vanderbilt |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 14th pick by Bears |
Rams grab another target for Bradford at top of Round Four
The Rams continued addressing their serious need at wide receiver with the fourth-round selection of Wake Forest WR Chris Givens.
Fantasy spin: Rams RB Isaiah Pead
Isaiah Pead is a likely handcuff to Steven Jackson, and should fill a change-of-pace role for the Rams this season.
Rams get good return on second-round investments
The Rams certainly didn't hurt themselves with what appear to be three very solid second-round picks in Brian Quick, CB Janoris Jenkins and RB Isaiah Pead.
Fantasy spin: Rams WR Brian Quick
Brian Quick has the athletic ability to be a downfield threat as a rookie for the Rams.
More deals coming as NFL draft continues?
The second round begins Friday night with St. Louis on the clock. Unless, of course, the Rams and the rest of the teams are still in a trading mood.
Rams bag monster run stuffer in Brockers
With WR Justin Blackmon stolen away by Jacksonville, the Rams switched gears and traded down to take big-time run stuffer Michael Brockers.
Report: WR Simpson faces three-game suspension
The NFL will suspend former Bengals WR Jerome Simpson for three games, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Rams OT Smith agrees to major pay cut
Rams OT Jason Smith has agreed to restructure his contract to give the team more salary-cap space.
Rams feeling good about 1-2 punch at QB
The Rams have more holes than most teams, but we hear they are very comfortable with Sam Bradford and Kellen Clemens at the all-important QB position.
Rams re-sign QB Clemens
The Rams have reached a one-year deal with QB Kellen Clemens, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Financial terms were not announced.
Never say never in the NFC West
Could the high-flying Niners stumble while the down-and-out Rams rise up in the NFC West? PFW executive editor Dan Arkush won’t rule out those possibilities.
Report: Several teams contact Browns about No. 4 pick
Several teams have contacted the Browns about their fourth overall pick in the draft, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Friday night.
Broncos, DT Bannan reach deal
The Broncos have signed DL Justin Bannan, giving the team another body at a position of need. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
Fisher finalizes coaching staff
Rams head coach Jeff Fisher finalized his coaching staff today and named Dave McGinnis as assistant head coach.
Report: Bengals reach agreement with ex-Rams OG Bell
Cincinnati has come to an agreement with ex-Rams free-agent OG Jacob Bell on a one-year contract, Pro Football Talk reports.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have terminated offensive lineman Chris Williams' contract, ending a disappointing run for the former first-round draft pick. He came into training camp this year competing with J'Marcus Webb for the starting spot at left tackle but was unable to beat him out. And when the Bears signed journeyman Jonathan Scott last month, Williams' days appeared to be numbered.|||||||
Williams never lived up to his billing after being taken out of Vanderbilt with the 14th overall pick in 2008. He started 20 games at left guard, 11 at right tackle and seven at left tackle but never could settle into a position thanks to injuries and poor play.
Williams is done for the season with a wrist injury suffered versus Detroit.|||||||
A bust at tackle, Williams has played well at guard and will be missed on Chicago's improved offensive line.
Williams and rookie backup free safety Major Wright both left the game at Dallas with hamstring injuries.|||||||
Williams and Wright were both hurt in the first quarter Sunday, and the Bears said they would not return. The Bears lost Williams after only two drives, after quarterback Jay Cutler had already been sacked. Cutler was sacked on the second play of the game.
Williams, who returned to practice this week, remains inactive after undergoing back surgery in August. He didn't play in Sunday's 24-20 home win over the Eagles.|||||||
Williams practiced on a limited basis for the first time since surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back in early August. He is still several weeks away from returning, but this is a step in the right direction for the Bears' first-round draft pick.
Williams, the 14th pick in the draft, was also available for the first time this season on Sunday.|||||||
Williams underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in the preseason.
