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 |
Patriots sign WR Lloyd, DE Scott
The Patriots have signed two free agents, WR Brandon Lloyd and DE Trevor Scott, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Saturday evening.
Rams add DL Langford with four-year deal
Needing help on the defensive line, the Rams on Saturday reached a deal with DE Kendall Langford.
Rams sign ex-Packers C Wells
The Rams have reached a contract agreement with former Green Bay free-agent C Scott Wells, PFW correspondent Jim Thomas reported Friday evening.
Raiders enter fray, sign Brisiel, Bartell
The Raiders made their first two free-agent signings Friday, adding former Rams CB Ron Bartell and ex-Texans OG Mike Brisiel.
Holmgren: Browns' trade offer to Rams equal to Redskins'
Mike Holmgren says the Browns made an offer to the Rams for the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft that "was every bit the offer that was chosen."
Cowboys show desperation for quality cover men
The Cowboys signed former Chiefs CB Brandon Carr to a five-year deal worth a reported $50.1 million, which is an awfully steep price.
Finnegan a nice fit for aggressive Rams
The Rams continue to make their presence felt around the league with the tentative signing of CB Cortland Finnegan, their top target in free agency regardless of position.
Rams sign prized CB Finnegan
The Rams have reached an agreement with free-agent CB Cortland Finnegan on a five-year deal worth $50 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Tuesday evening.
Report: Rams to cut CB Bartell, DE Hall
The Rams will release CB Ron Bartell, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week One last season.
Report: Rams release Brown, Robbins, Bannan
The Rams released C Jason Brown and DTs Fred Robbins and Justin Bannan on Monday, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas.
Rams trade No. 2 pick to Redskins
The Rams have agreed to trade the No. 2 pick to the Redskins for three first-round picks and a second-rounder, with Robert Griffin III the 'Skins' target.
Rams right back on fast track
Rebounding strongly from the "Bountygate" mess that is likely to lead to a lengthy suspension for their new defensive coordinator, the Rams are flying high after a blockbuster trade.
Rams bracing for worst regarding Williams
With no end in sight to the "Bountygate" brouhaha, our sources in St. Louis tell us the Rams are bracing for the worst regarding their new defensive coordinator.
Williams' plight last thing Rams need
Rest assured new Rams head coach Jeff Fisher didn't anticipate the potentially huge problems facing Gregg Williams, his new defensive coordinator.
Williams en route to New York for "bounty" rule meeting
Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will meet with NFL security officials in New York concerning alleged violations of the NFL's bounty rules, according to sources.
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.
