Rams re-sign William Hayes, per report

Rams defensive end William Hayes, right, poses with Redskins linebacker Carlos Fields. Both players played collegiately at Winston-Salem State. (Erin Mizelle photo)

One former HBCU football star’s improbable NFL career will continue on the West Coast. Former Winston-Salem State defensive end William Hayes has re-signed with Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports.

Williams Hayes has re-signed with the Rams on a 3-year deal I’m told.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2016

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsHayes, 30, agreed to a three-year deal with the franchise, according to ESPN.com’s Josina Alexander. His signing comes a week after the Rams released fellow defensive end Howie Long, a former first round pick.

Hayes was drafed by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He has 29.5 sacks in 270 games.