LOS ANGELES — Rams quarterback Darious Williams has a hamstring strain and the team will take “one week at a time” on his return, head coach Sean McVay said Saturday.
Williams, who suffered a groin injury in Thursday’s playoff game, signed a three-year contract with the Rams as a free agent and is expected to start.
Los Angeles already lost cornerback Derion Kendrick for the season after he tore his ACL during the first practice of the Rams’ training camp.
McVay said the Rams “would be wise” to get Williams back and not rush him back to the field, despite the struggles the team has faced early in camp. The Rams signed linebacker Jerry Jacobs this week to make sure they don’t overload other linebackers during practice. Editor’s Choice
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“When you’re talking about those types of situations, it can be really tough,” McVay said. “We’re certainly not going to rush him back. Here’s the good thing: We’re probably 40-plus days away from running Detroit … but hopefully we’ll take it one step at a time.”
Last season in 17 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Williams had four tackles, a forced fumble and 53 turnovers.
“When you go right back into the training camp program, how you do less than how long you have in the offseason, those are the things you worry about,” McVay said. “But he has to practice and play football to get better. As I said, I am happy about the guy and who he is and I can bring him back quickly because of the way he will go about his career. “
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