Trending Now - Rams Cornerback Darious Williams Retires, Joins Reserve List
WHO:
Darious Williams, cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams, NFL team
Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL team
Trent McDuffie, All-Pro cornerback
WHAT:
Darious Williams has retired from the NFL.
The Rams placed Williams on the reserve/retired list.
Williams played a total of eight NFL seasons, with six seasons spent with the Rams.
He was part of the Rams' Super Bowl LVI-winning team during the 2021 season.
In 100 regular-season games, Williams recorded 12 interceptions, 77 passes defended, and 306 total tackles.
Williams signed a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars after winning the Super Bowl in 2021.
He was released by the Jaguars on March 5, 2024, and returned to the Rams by signing a new three-year deal shortly thereafter.
During his tenure with the Rams, he recorded eight of his 12 career interceptions, 200 of his 306 total tackles, both of his two career fumble recoveries, and 42 of his 77 career passes defensed.
From 2020 to 2025, Williams had the second-most pass breakups in the NFL (58) and was second in passes defended (73).
WHERE:
Los Angeles, California (home of the Rams)
Jacksonville, Florida (home of the Jaguars)
WHEN:
Williams announced his retirement on March 7, 2026.
He was released by the Jaguars on March 5, 2024.
He signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars after the 2021 season.
WHY:
Williams retired after eight seasons in the NFL.
HOW:
Williams was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Rams.
He returned to the Rams after being released by the Jaguars.
Darious Williams, the cornerback who played a significant role in the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory, has officially announced his retirement from the NFL today. After eight seasons in the league, including six with the Rams, he was placed on the reserve/retired list following his return to the team after a stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Over his career, Williams recorded impressive stats, including 12 interceptions and 77 passes defended, solidifying his legacy as a standout player in the league.