The Los Angeles Rams introduced the signings of deal with A.J. Arcuri, guard Logan Bruss, defensive deal with Cory Durden, linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi, defensive again Tanner Ingle, middle Mike McAllister, defensive again Cameron McCutcheon, deal with Zachary Thomas, linebacker Zach VanValkenburg and quarterback Dresser Winn to order/future contracts.
A reserve/future contract permits groups to signal gamers who weren’t on the energetic roster on the finish of the earlier season to a contract for the next yr. These gamers will take part within the offseason program after which report back to coaching camp for a possibility to earn a roster spot.
The Rams initially chosen Arcuri within the seventh spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he appeared in eight video games that season whereas making one begin at left deal with. Bruss was taken by the Rams within the third spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft, however he has but to play in an NFL sport after tearing his ACL after which getting reduce.
Durden joined the Rams apply squad this previous September after being launched by the Detroit Lions, and he appeared in 4 video games through the 2023 season. Fatukasi was first signed to the Rams apply squad in October and he ended up enjoying in a single sport, seeing 12 snaps on particular groups.
LA Rams Transactions:
• Reserve/Future: T A.J. Arcuri, G Logan Bruss, DT Cory Durden, LB Olakunle Fatukasi, DB Tanner Ingle, C Mike McAllister, DB Cameron McCutcheon, T Zachary Thomas, LB Zach VanValkenburg, QB Dresser Winn— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 15, 2024
Ingle and McAllister had been undrafted rookies who joined the Rams apply squad through the 2023 season. McCutcheon is again with the Rams for the primary time since 2022, when he appeared in 10 video games (one begin) and recorded two tackles.
Thomas and VanValkenburg each noticed time with the Rams this season, with the latter notching one sack in 10 video games. Winn spent a part of the yr on the crew’s apply squad and was elevated to the energetic roster for 2 video games.
NFL rosters develop from 53 gamers to 90 within the offseason, which permits groups to take fliers on prospects and provides them an opportunity to make a reputation for themselves.
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