Rams re-sign running back Ronnie Rivers to one-year deal
November 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers (20) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams re-signed running back Ronnie Rivers to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Rivers, who originally joined the Rams as a free agent in 2022, returns for his fifth season with the organization after carving out a role as a versatile contributor on offense and special teams. Over four seasons, Rivers has appeared in 45 games with two starts, totaling 72 carries for 295 rushing yards, averaging 4. 1 yards per attempt.
He has also added 15 receptions for 85 receiving yards. Rivers has made a significant impact on special teams, logging 471 snaps while recording six tackles, including four solo stops. He has also served as a kickoff returner, returning 17 kickoffs for 434 yards, averaging 25.
5 yards per return. Last season, Rivers played in 11 games and primarily contributed on special teams. He recorded a single-season career-high 418 kickoff return yards on 16 returns, averaging 26.
1 yards per return. The Rams continue to retain key depth pieces as they prepare for the upcoming season, with Rivers expected to remain a core special teams contributor and provide depth in the backfield.