As the Los Angeles Rams entered training camp, they were closely tracking several players recovering from injuries from last season and the spring. After the first day of camp, Sean McVay addressed the current condition and workloads of some of these players. Here’s an update on Kyren Williams’ status.
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report: Kyren Williams
What did you think of today’s performance? It looked pretty impressive to me. I mentioned after a few runs, “Man, I really missed you during the offseason.” What stood out was his excellent feel for the game, his strong sense of ownership, and his smooth pace through the hole, which seemed to elevate the performance of the other backs.
Blake Corum had some impressive runs, as did Ronnie Rivers and Boston Scott, but it all starts with Kyren. It was fantastic to have him out there. He brings such positive energy and loves playing football. I enjoy working with him and didn’t see anything that suggested he was any different from the top player we know.
Regarding the plan moving forward, McVay was pragmatic about managing a player’s health throughout both preseason and the 17-game regular season, especially with playoff aspirations in mind.
“We need to be smart about managing his touches during the regular season. We’ll be intentional with his workload progression, but practice is essential for improving. When I mention this, I’m referring to the amount of carries he handled effectively last year.”
“If we want him to remain healthy through those 17 games and contribute significantly, we need to be cautious. He’ll be a key part of the team, so we must manage his workload carefully. For now, he’s leading the running back group, and I thought he got off to a strong start today.”
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Kyren Williams Injury History and 2024 Projections
Williams missed four games within a five-week period last season due to a grade 3 pedal ankle sprain. The Rams have been keeping an eye on a foot injury affecting the same foot he broke before his 2022 rookie season. Additionally, he suffered his first grade 3 pedal ankle sprain later that year, all on his right side.
Draft Sharks estimates an 88.7 percent likelihood that Kyren Williams will miss at least two quarters and projects that he will miss about 4.5 games during the 2024 season.
