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 |
Missing coordinator far from only problem for Rams' defense
A much bigger problem right now for the Rams' defense than the indefinite suspension of coordinator Gregg Williams is finding enough starters.
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Holt will officially retire with Rams
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Rams sign LB Dunbar
LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar tweeted on Monday that he has reached an agreement to sign with the Rams. The four-year vet visited St. Louis on March 22.
Rams sign versatile OL Turner
Needing help on their offensive line, the Rams have signed versatile OL Robert Turner. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
NFL awards compensatory picks; Raiders nab third-rounder
The NFL awarded 32 compensatory picks to 15 teams. Oakland was the only team to receive a third-rounder, the highest possible compensatory pick.
Rams add WR Smith, TE Mulligan
The Rams have added a pair of offensive players in free agency, signing WR Steve Smith and TE Matthew Mulligan.
Saints add ex-Rams LB Chamberlain
The Saints have agreed to a three-year deal with ex-Rams free-agent OLB Chris Chamberlain. Financial terms have not been announced.
Will Fisher be Rams' primary defensive voice?
Jeff Fisher said the Rams are planning on a collective effort to replace suspended defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. But don't be shocked if he calls plays.
Fisher: 'Collective effort' expected to replace Williams
Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday a group effort would be used to replace suspended defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
NFL comes down hard on Saints, Williams
The punishment for the Saints' "bounty" program includes a one-year suspension without pay for coach Sean Payton, the NFL announced Wednesday.
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.