The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Arizona Cardinals for the second time this season in Week 12, and they’ll have a couple of players getting healthy. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Cardinals, the Rams have activated Kyren Williams and Jason Taylor II from injured reserve.
LA Rams Transactions:
• Activated, from Reserve DB Jason Taylor II, RB Kyren Williams
• Waived, No Recall T Zachary Thomas— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 25, 2023
In a corresponding move, the Rams also waived offensive tackle Zachary Thomas. Thomas has been active in two games this season for the Rams.
The return of Williams is a welcomed sight for the Rams as they struggled to generate consistent yards on the ground during his four-game absence. Williams rushed for a career-best 158 yards and a score in the last game he was active in, which was in Week 6 versus the Cardinals.
The second-year back sustained a sprained ankle in the first meeting against the Cardinals, landing him on injured reserve. Darrell Henderson Jr. and Royce Freeman split the backfield workload during his stint on injured reserve.
After selecting him in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft, Taylor was active in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie defensive back would suffer a groin injury that would sideline him until this week.
With Quentin Lake ruled out for Sunday’s divisional matchup, Taylor could provide depth at safety behind John Johnson III, Jordan Fuller, and Russ Yeast, along with contributing on special teams. At the same time, the offense receives a massive boost with the return of Williams.
