Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson both signed their free-agent tender offers on Monday. Rivers will be heading into his third year with the Rams in 2024 after entering the NFL in 2022 with LA as an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State. The 25-year-old had 32 carries last year for 129 yards and caught all five of his targets for 22 additional yards in nine regular-season games (one start) in his second year. Depending on what the Rams do in the upcoming NFL draft, Rivers could be battling with Zach Evans for the No. 2 backfield role in training camp this summer behind starter Kyren Williams. At best, Rivers will be a handcuff option in deeper leagues for fantasy managers that take Williams.
The Los Angeles Rams tendered running back and exclusive-rights free-agent Ronnie Rivers on Friday. The 25-year-old had 32 carries for 129 yards and caught five passes for 22 yards in a reserve role for the Rams in 2023 in his second NFL season. In his first two years in the league, he has 41 carries for 150 yards and 10 catches for 51 yards. Rivers will now be unable to negotiate with other teams this offseason, meaning he will return to LA in 2024 as running back depth behind Kyren Williams and Zach Evans, among others. The 5-foot-9, 195-pounder won't be on the fantasy radar in traditional 12-team leagues unless Williams misses time due to injury next season.
Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers started and put together a solid performance in the team's 21-20 win against the San Francisco 49ers. Rivers rushed the ball 13 times for 52 yards but was not targeted in the pass game. With the team resting running back Kyren Williams for their wildcard game next week, Rivers was ahead of both Zach Evans and Royce Freeman in the backfield. Despite being the clear backup behind Williams, the undrafted second-year player should not be considered an option in any formats when they face the Detroit Lions next week.
Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers could benefit greatly from the team resting key starters in Week 18. Lead-back Kyren Williams is expected to be rested giving Rivers and other backs on the team a chance to showcase what they can do. Rivers will be competing with veteran Royce Freeman and rookie Zach Evans for touches out of the backfield. They will be facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, who have clinched the top seed in the NFC and could rest key defensive players. The 24-year-old is worth a dart throw in DFS but should not be considered in many other formats this week.
The Los Angeles Rams activated running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) from Injured Reserve prior to Thursday night's game against the New Orleans Saints. Rivers, 24, hasn't played since Week 6 and can be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues now that he's back. He will be providing more RB depth for the Rams behind starter Kyren Williams and Royce Freeman the rest of the season. In six games before Rivers landed on Injured Reserve, he carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards (4.38 yards per carry) while adding four catches on four targets for 18 receiving yards. In eight games (one start) as a rookie in 2022, Rivers averaged just 2.3 yards per tote on nine attempts for 21 yards.
Rams Designate Ronnie Rivers To Return From Injured Reserve
The Los Angeles Rams designated running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Rivers will return to practice this week after spraining the PCL in his knee way back in Week 6. The 24-year-old is probably unlikely to return in Week 16 with the Rams playing the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, but the second-year back should return before the end of the regular season for the Rams. In six games before injuring his knee, Rivers was averaging 4.4 yards on 13 carries while catching four passes for 18 yards. When he's fully healthy, he'll operate as backfield depth in LA behind Kyren Williams and Royce Freeman.
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team will put running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) on Injured Reserve due to a PCL injury. The team is also considering putting Kyren Williams (ankle) on IR, so the Rams backfield is in a bad place heading into Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rivers, 24, will be required to miss at least the next four games after he was injured in the Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Through the first six games of his sophomore season in the NFL, Rivers has only 13 carries for 57 yards and has added four receptions for 18 yards. Rookie Zach Evans was a popular waiver-wire pickup this week and figures to see the majority of backfield touches this Sunday against the Steelers. Royce Freeman, Darrell Henderson and Myles Gaskin could also get involved in the coming weeks with both Williams and Rivers on the shelf.
Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team's win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. An MRI revealed Rivers is dealing with a Grade 3 PCL sprain that is expected to sideline him for four or five weeks. Given the timetable, he could be placed on Injured Reserve. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams (ankle) is expected to miss the Week 7 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury, so rookie Zach Evans and veteran Royce Freeman will likely lead the Rams' backfield during his absence. It's unclear which running back will see more touches, but both are now on the waiver wire radar. The Steelers surrendered the 11th-most fantasy points per game to running backs before going on a Week 6 bye.
Los Angeles Rams backup running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) is believed to have a PCL sprain that could keep him out a few weeks. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the extent of the damage. Starter Kyren Williams is also undergoing an MRI on Monday after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals, so the Rams' backfield could be dangerously thin in Week 7 for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If both Williams and Rivers are unavailable this weekend, rookie Zach Evans would step into an elevated role in LA's backfield. The Rams also have veteran Royce Freeman on their practice squad. Keep a close eye on Williams' and Rivers' status this week. Evans is worth a speculative waiver-wire pickup for those hurting at the position.
Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) exited Week 6's game versus the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday due to a knee injury, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register. Rivers got some action in this one before departing, carrying the ball three times for nine yards with one four-yard reception in the eventual 26-9 win. Starter Kyren Williams (ankle) took over the backfield reins in the second half with 154 yards over the final two periods, but he tweaked his ankle late in the contest. We'll have to wait on Rivers' practice status ahead of Week 7 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers to get a better idea of his availability for next Sunday. Assuming Williams' ankle injury is of minimal concern, he should take all the touches he can handle if Rivers needs to miss time moving ahead, with sixth-round rookie Zach Evans next up on the depth chart.
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