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Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He tried to battle through this injury last week but didn't play much in the second half. Corum's absence vs. the Jaguars this weekend would leave rookie Jarquez Hunter as Los Angeles' No. 2 RB -- and likely mean a bigger role for RB Kyren Williams.

Rams RB Blake Corum hit the field on the team's second series in Thursday night's game vs. the 49ers. He took his first carry for a nice 13-yard gain up the middle. On the next play, Corum was unable to secure a pitch from QB Matt Stafford, resulting in a lost fumble. He played just four more snaps the rest of the night, one of which ended with an ugly drop.

If you worried about Rams RB Kyren Williams' role coming out of Week 2, then Week 3 proved that you should stop. He collected a season-high 20 carries for 94 yards in the narrow loss at Philadelphia, adding 2 receptions for 18 yards and a TD among three targets.

The Rams scored a pair of rushing TDs in Sunday's win over the Titans, and neither came from Kyren Williams. Puka Nacua ran one in from 45 yards out, because he's simply a monster. Blake Corum scored the other from a yard out midway through the fourth quarter. Corum totaled five carries for 44 yards in the game.

Rams RB Jarquez Hunter is a healthy scratch for today's opener vs. the Texans. It's confirmation that Blake Corum is the No. 2 RB and preferred Kyren Williams handcuff. Cody Schrader is active as the Rams' No. 3 RB.

Rams OC Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that he'd like to divvy up the work more this season between RBs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. "It benefits everyone to make sure that you’re not just wearing someone down or overusing somebody," LaFleur said. "The plan is to split those up a little bit and distribute, whether it’s the run or the pass game, and making sure people are involved within the scheme."

Rams QB Matt Stafford has been setback-free since returning to practice a little over a week ago and is on track to play in the opener against the Texans, according to HC Sean McVay. “I can’t see into the future. But if you look at what the last week has entailed, I feel really good," McVay said. "And there’s nothing that would lead me to believe, unless we have an unforeseen setback, that he’s not gonna be ready to roll against the Texans."

Rams QB Matt Stafford threw more than 60 passes on Saturday without limitations, HC Sean McVay said. “Looking forward to progressing him back into practice on Monday," McVay added.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have agreed to a three-year extension with RB Kyren Williams. The deal will pay $33 million in total, with $23 million of that guaranteed. Williams had been in the final (fourth) year of his rookie contract.

Rams QB Matt Stafford remains sidelined with his back issue. HC Sean McVay said Saturday that Stafford will not participate in this coming week's joint practice with the Cowboys. McVay also revealed that Stafford recently saw back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins for the second time in the past two weeks.

Rams RB Kyren Williams doesn't believe he's reached his "peak" in the NFL. “I've gotten to where I wanted to be, but I'm determined to make this my best season," Williams remarked via NFL.com. The 24-year-old finished as the PPR RB7 last year. He set career highs in carries (316), catches (34), total yards (1,481), and total TDs (16).

The Rams and QB Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that will keep Stafford with the team at least through 2025, according to multiple reports. Stafford had reportedly drawn serious interest from the Raiders and Giants as a trade option.

The Rams have given QB Matt Stafford permission to gauge trade interest and value from other teams, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Stafford carries a $49.6 million cap number in 2025, but the Rams can save $27 million by trading him in a post-June 1 transaction or $23 million by making him a post-June 1 cut. Stafford, who turned 37 earlier in February, said that he plans to play in 2025, but it's now unclear who he'll be playing for.

Rams RB Blake Corum broke his forearm in Week 18 and will miss the playoffs, HC Sean McVay said. The injury shouldn't have too big an impact on Corum's offseason. His absence leaves Ronnie Rivers as the Rams' No. 2 RB. Kyren Williams might handle 100% of the backfield touches this postseason. The Rams host the loser of Sunday night's Lions-Vikings game in Round 1.

Rams QB Matt Stafford, RB Kyren Williams, and WRs Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp won't play against the Seahawks this weekend, HC Sean McVay said Friday. A loss could drop Los Angeles from the No. 3 seed to the No. 4, but McVay will give his key contributors the week off anyway. QB Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start, and RB Blake Corum figures to handle most of the backfield work. Stay away from the WR corps in fantasy lineups.