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 sign five to practice squad
The Rams announced that they have signed the following five players to their practice squad: WR Danario Alexander, DB Marquis Johnson, OT Ryan McKee, WR Brandon McRae and OG Drew Miller.
Rams announce Bradford as starting QB
The Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as their starting quarterback for the regular season.
Future is now for Rams' Bradford
One throw by rookie QB Sam Bradford cemented Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo's belief that his team had made the correct decision in making Bradford the first overall draft choice in April.
Redskins, Rams make two trades
The Redskins and Rams made two separate trades Monday, with each team acquiring a rookie player that they believe could make the 53-man roster.
Rams high on rookie TE Hoomanawanui
We’re told there hasn’t been a more surprising player for the Rams this offseason than fifth-round TE Michael Hoomanawanui, who, aside from WR Danny Amendola, has been the team’s most reliable receiver.
Rams WR Avery out for season
The Rams announced late Friday that WR Donnie Avery suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Rams’ 36-35 preseason victory over the Patriots Thursday night.
Average value of NFL teams decreases
In Forbes magazine's annual ranking of NFL team values released Wednesday, the average value for NFL teams fell two percent.
Kroenke gives Rams badly needed stability
With Stan Kroenke officially becoming the seventh majority owner in the Rams' 73-year history Wednesday morning, the team's future in St. Louis appears to have been greatly solidified.
Kroenke officially named Rams' new owner
E. Stanley Kroenke has officially become the seventh majority owner in the team’s 73-year history. The decision was made by a vote by the league’s owners at a meeting in Atlanta Wednesday morning.
Rams' Jackson a back to build around
Rams RB Steven Jackson comes with some durability and team-offense concerns, but upon further review, he looks capable of having another very productive season, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Bradford, Tate lead NFC West rookie crop
You’ll be making a mistake if you’re counting on youth to serve up much of a fantasy impact from the NFC West in 2010.
Reports: Westbrook will choose team soon
Reports are circulating that free-agent RB Brian Westbrook will make a decision Monday about which team he'll play for this season. Although one report said he'd choose the Rams, the team's contract negotiator refuted that.
Grant raises eyebrows as Rams' starting WLB
Where there's a will there's a way for LB Larry Grant, who has jumped ahead of fellow former Ohio State alum Bobby Carpenter as the starter at the “Will” position
Rams’ Bradford prepares for first big test
No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford gets set to make his preseason debut on Saturday, but he already has impressed his coaches and teammates with his maturity and ability.
Rams S Butler out with sprained MCL
Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said after the team's Saturday-morning practice session that starting SS James Butler could be out for a prolonged period with a knee injury.
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.
