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Rams’ Super Bowl LVI starter Darious Williams makes deal with Jaguars

Rams cornerback Darious Williams walks off the field after a game in September.
Darious Williams was a starting corner for two seasons with the Rams, including in their Super Bowl LVI victory.
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Cornerback Darious Williams, a Rams starter the last two seasons, is expected to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL.com.

Williams will receive a three-year contract that includes $18 million in guarantees, the report said.

Williams is the third defensive player from the Rams’ Super Bowl champion team to depart, joining nose tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, who agreed to terms with the Chargers, and linebacker Obo Okoronkwo, who agreed to terms with the Houston Texans.

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Last season, after Williams suffered an ankle injury, rookie Robert Rochell started in his spot. Rochell played in 11 games and intercepted one pass before suffering a chest injury. Cornerback David Long is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Donte Deayon is a free agent.

The Rams, who placed an original-round tender on kicker Matt Gay, did the same for linebacker Travin Howard, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have the No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft, which will be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas.

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Howard was a seventh-round pick in the 2018 draft. If another team signs Howard to an offer sheet, and the Rams choose not to match it, the Rams would receive a seventh-round pick as compensation.

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