The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have signed former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Jonah Williams after spending his first three seasons as a pro in L.A.
Just a few days after losing legendary Aaron Donald, the Rams have suffered another loss on the defensive line. DE Jonah Williams, who was a restricted free agent, has signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
Two Jonah Williamses play in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings obtained the defensive version on Monday. Indeed, Minnesota signed a new defensive tackle on Monday, the eighth day of free agency.
The Los Angeles Rams have now lost multiple defensive linemen in a span of five days. Following Aaron Donald’s retirement on Friday, Jonah Williams is now leaving to sign with the Minnesota Vikings.
Oct 1, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams (92) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (21) during the first half of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
After spending a single day with the Vikings in 2021, Jonah Williams will be eyeing a longer stay in Minnesota this time around.
Jonah Williams has only played for the Rams during his NFL career, but he has been connected to other teams as well.
The Los Angeles Rams spent much of their early-offseason planning addressing the offensive line but saw their depth on the other side of the ball threatened by free agency.
The Los Angeles Rams were one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 NFL season. Most expected them to be one of the worst teams in the NFL, but they caught fire down the stretch of the season, ultimately finishing with 10 wins and making a postseason appearance.
Jourdan Roridgue of The Athletic, citing league sources, writes she doesn’t expect the Rams to tender contracts to three restricted free agents including ILB Christian Rozeboom, DT Jonah Williams, and OLB Michael Hoecht to receive tenders.
Oklahoma's defensive improvement is attracting the biggest of names. Five-star linebacker Jonah Williams cut his list down to 12 schools, and the Sooners make the cut.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jonah Williams recorded the first sack of his NFL career this past Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The 28-year-old played 29 games before this moment, but rarely received the amount of snaps to increase the likelihood of taking down an opposing quarterback.
The Vikings will likely continue to search for some DL support, now that Danielle Hunter has been ruled out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle.
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