The Los Angeles Rams are set to sign free-agent veteran cornerback Darius Williams.
After two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, veteran cornerback Darious Williams is set to sign a three-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams.
Williams spent four seasons with the Rams before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is a former Super Bowl champion who will be welcomed back to L.A.
Former #Jaguars CB Darious Williams is finalizing a deal to play for the #Rams, sources say, the place where he won a Super Bowl. It’s expected to be a three-year.
A mockup of what it will look like: pic.twitter.com/3el1g7XTwK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024
*Post publish update – Darious Williams expected to sign 3 year deal worth $22.5, up to $30 mil in incentives.
Darius Williams Returns to the Los Angeles Rams
The 30-year-old played well for the Jaguars last season. He had a career-high four interceptions, 19 passes defended, two forced fumbles, and 53 tackles. Williams was one of seven players to earn four-plus interceptions, and two-plus forced fumbles in 2023.
The switch in the defensive scheme is the reason for Williams’ departure. Williams is a better zone cover corner fit, while the new Jaguars defensive coordinator calls more of a man coverage style of defense.
NFL.com writes, “Despite being their top corner, the Jags released Williams this offseason in a cost-cutting move. The 5-foot-9 defensive back is excellent in zone coverage but doesn’t fit as well with new coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s scheme.
Williams should slide back into a starting role in L.A. as Chris Shula replaces Raheem Morris as the Rams DC. Since 2020, Williams has allowed a 78.4 passer rating in primary coverage, per PFF, second-best in the NFL over that span (min. 200 targets).”
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