Darious Williams retires

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 12: Darious Williams #31 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Rams announced that Darious Williams is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The former undrafted free agent out of UAB broke his way into L.A.'s starting lineup in 2019 and helped the team win a Super Bowl in 2021, before leaving to sign with the Jaguars and then returning to the Rams over the past two seasons.

The Rams will save $7.5 million without Williams on the roster.

Forever a Super Bowl LVI champ! Congrats on a great career, Darious! pic.twitter.com/eOXHt2jSGg

- Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 7, 2026

The 33-year-old cornerback was a cut candidate after appearing in 12 games last year, just three as a starter, recording 25 tackles and one interception. The Rams have started to address their need at cornerback by acquiring Trent McDuffie in a trade with the Chiefs this week and will continue to put resources into that position through the course of the offseason.

Williams had 12 career interceptions, including eight with the Rams over his 67 appearances with the team.