Unless he makes a splash in training camp and makes a real run at the RB2 job in Los Angeles, Rivers can be left on the waiver wire in all but the deepest of Dynasty leagues.
Rivers has established himself as the No. 2 running back for the Rams behind Kyren Williams, and Rivers is worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your FAB. In Week 4 at Indianapolis, Rivers worked behind Williams and had nine carries for 47 yards and two catches for 10 yards on two targets. If something were to happen to Williams, Rivers would be worth using as at least a flex option in all leagues.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Career-high 47 rushing yards
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Rivers rushed nine times for 47 yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 29-23 overtime win versus the Colts.
One week removed from fellow backfield mate Kyren Williams playing 100 percent of the snaps against the Bengals, a more traditional split of the rushing work -- 73 percent for Williams, 27 percent for Rivers -- was seemingly a boon for both players. Williams enjoyed his first 100-yard rushing game as a pro, while Rivers set career highs in rushing yardage and rushing attempts and tied his career-best snap total. Rivers has shown flashes of brilliance when given opportunities, and he should remain the primary backup to Williams over Royce Freeman and Zach Evans while serving as a valuable insurance policy for Williams' fantasy managers.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: No usage on offense
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Rivers returned one kickoff for 16 yards during Monday's 19-16 loss to the Bengals.
Rivers saw only 20 snaps on special teams, as fellow running back Kyren Williams played every snap on offense for the Rams. Through two weeks with Williams as the lead back, Rivers has just four snaps on offense, a trend that will likely continue into next week's contest against the Colts.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Plays just four snaps
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Rivers caught his only target for four yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers.
With Cam Akers (coach's decision) a surprise inactive, Rivers was elevated to the primary backup role behind starter Kyren Williams. That role turned out to be basically non-existent, as Williams was used as a true three-down back for all but one of the Rams' drives. Rivers will likely serve as the primary backup to Williams again in a Week 3 tilt against the Bengals barring any sudden changes with Akers' situation.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Sticks with team for now
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Rivers has a spot on the Rams' initial 53-man roster, Stu Jackson of the official team website reports.
The Rams kept both Rivers and Zach Evans behind Cam Akers and Kyren Williams. They won't necessarily stick with four RBs throughout the season, so either Rivers or Evans could be sent to the practice squad in the coming days/weeks. Rivers bounced between the practice squad and active roster as an undrafted rookie last year, playing 25 snaps on offense and 36 snaps on special teams in eight games for the Rams.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Efficient with six carries Saturday
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Rivers rushed six times for 32 yards in the Rams' 41-0 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.
Rivers was the first Rams running back to log a touch and generated consistent gains on his six carries. The undrafted second-year pro from Fresno State has potentially done enough to secure a roster spot after amassing 105 rushing yards on 21 carries through three preseason games, as he's certainly outperformed rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans and veteran Royce Freeman.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Solid in preseason start
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Rivers rushed nine times for 42 yards in the Rams' 34-17 preseason loss to the Raiders on Saturday night. He also returned one kickoff for 18 yards.
The undrafted second-year pro was the first Rams running back to log a touch and ended up pacing the team in carries and rushing yards. Rivers outpaced rookie Zach Evans by just one rush attempt, but he was seven ahead of veteran Royce Freeman, who could be his primary competition for a roster spot heading into next Saturday night's preseason finale against the Broncos.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Effective in limited role
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Rivers rushed six times for 31 yards and returned two kicks for 31 yards during Saturday's 31-17 preseason loss to the Chargers.
Competing to be the third running back on the Rams' roster alongside Zach Evans and Royce Freeman, Rivers started the game and ripped off a team-high 15-yard rush that was part of a lengthy second-quarter touchdown drive. While Rivers didn't get involved in the passing game, his kick return abilities were also on display, a skill that combined with his familiarity with the offense might give him the edge as a reserve behind Cam Akers and Kyren Williams.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Signed to active roster
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The Rams signed Rivers to their active roster Saturday.
Rivers has gone back and forth between the practice squad and the active roster this season, and he's suited up in three games with the Rams, tallying nine carries for 21 yards and five catches for 29 yards. His signing to the active roster comes four days after Los Angeles waived former lead back Darrell Henderson. Rivers will likely work as the Rams' No. 3 ball carrier behind Cam Akers and Kyren Williams on Sunday against Kansas City.
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Ronnie Rivers: Returns to practice squad
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Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Rivers was elevated from the practice squad for the third game in a row ahead of Sunday's 16-13 loss to Tampa Bay. However, the rookie running back did not record a rush for the first time during this span, as played just four special-teams snaps Week 9. Rivers has totaled nine rushes for 21 yards and five receptions (on five targets) for 29 yards in 2022, and he'll now require a full spot on the active roster in order to suit up for the Rams moving forward this season.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Rejoins active roster
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Rivers was elevated from the Rams' practice squad Saturday.
Perhaps more crucially, rookie running back Kyren Williams (ankle) was not activated off injured reserve, meaning Rivers and Darrell Henderson are expected to operate as the top options out of the backfield come Sunday. Head coach Sean McVay didn't rule out the possibility of Cam Akers making his return after a two-game absence due to personal reasons, but even if Akers were to be active, it seems entirely possible the combo of Rivers and Henderson will continue to operate at the top of the depth chart given the former's public spats with the team. Rivers carried the ball eight times for 21 yards and operated as the backfield's top pass catcher (4-15) in last week's loss to the 49ers.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Reverts to practice squad
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Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With Cam Akers (personal) out and Darrell Henderson dealing with an illness, Rivers was elevated to the active roster and played a sizable role against the 49ers. Rivers was barely out-snapped by Henderson, 24-21, but the former led the team in rushing attempts (eight) and rushing yards (21) while securing all four of his targets for 15 yards. Given the Rams opted to use the undrafted rookie out of Fresno State ahead of Malcolm Brown in Week 8, it seems likely that Rivers will get another elevation in Week 9, regardless of Henderson's and Akers' statuses.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Suiting up vs. San Francisco
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The Rams activated Rivers from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the 49ers.
It will be the second game this season Rivers is active for the Rams. After Week 8, the rookie UDFA out of Fresno State will only be eligible for one more elevation from the practice squad before he would need to be signed to the team's 53-man roster in order to play.
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Ronnie Rivers: Shifts back to practice squad
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Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Rivers was called up on game day for the first time since joining the Rams' practice squad Sept. 15, as running back Cam Akers (personal) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's win over Carolina. While the undrafted rookie played just three of the team's 65 offensive snaps, he still recorded one carry for no gain to go along with one catch (on one target) for 14 yards. Rivers could stand to see another elevation from the practice squad if Akers remains out for Los Angeles' next game against San Francisco on Sunday, Oct. 30.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Plays just three snaps
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Rivers caught his lone target for 14 yards and rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 24-10 win versus the Panthers.
Rivers was called on to provide depth for Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown with Cam Akers (personal) out, and while he only saw the field for three snaps on offense in his NFL debut, he was able to net a pair of touches. The catch was particularly a relevant play for the Rams, as the rookie was able to break off a 14-yard gain in the red zone before Matt Gay tapped in a 21-yard field goal to tie the game. The Rams may use the bye week to address the running back position with outside help, but if they choose to stand pat, Rivers may see more work as a depth piece in future weeks.
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Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Suiting up vs. Carolina
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The Rams elevated Rivers from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Rivers will make his NFL debut in Week 6 with regular starting running back Cam Akers (personal) out. The rookie is small (5-foot-9, 195 pounds) and slow (4.60-second 40) by NFL standards, but he showed some ability as a pass catcher at Fresno State.
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Seahawks' Ronnie Rivers: Signs with Seahawks
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Rivers signed a contract with the Seahawks on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
The 23-year-old running back is slated to add depth for Seattle, after the team placed linebacker Jon Rhattigan on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Wednesday. Rivers signed with the Cardinals back in May but was waived earlier this month. With just days before the Seahawks kick off their preseason finale Friday against the Cowboys, there's uncertainty if the rookie will suit up given the short turnaround. Among Rivers' competition for a roster spot in the team's backfield is Josh Johnson and Darwin Thompson.
