Rams sign RB Darrell Henderson, Royce Freeman ahead of game vs. Steelers

If you have followed the Los Angeles Rams through six weeks, then you know how big of a revelation second-year RB Kyren Williams has been.  And if you follow Steelers' news, then you likely knew Pittsburgh was on target to dodge a huge bullet by not having to play against Williams this Sunday. The Rams […]

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Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (27) and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) celebrate with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after he scored the opening touchdown Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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If you have followed the Los Angeles Rams through six weeks, then you know how big of a revelation second-year RB Kyren Williams has been. 

And if you follow Steelers' news, then you likely knew Pittsburgh was on target to dodge a huge bullet by not having to play against Williams this Sunday.

The Rams may have just confirmed that:

Rolls Royce's and Champagne 

Henderson is rejoining the Rams, adding a familiar face that was a part of the team's Super Bowl celebrations just two seasons ago. Henderson is only joining the practice squad however, with former Oregon duck standout "Rolls" Royce Freeman rejoining the teams' active roster after playing in three games earlier this season. 

Both of these moves are likely temporary given the severity of starter Kyren Williams' injury, but the matchup on Sunday is almost certain to exclude Williams in light of the recent news and these moves.