Rams sign 2 free agents, put 2 players on IR amid flurry of roster moves

Rams sign 2 free agents, put 2 players on IR against the backdrop of flurry of roster moves The Rams signed two free agents and placed two players on injured reserve, additionally waiving a linebacker from the roster.

Key points

• While additionally waiving linebacker Daniel Rickert with an injury designation, the team confirmed it has placed cornerback Zech McPhearson and edge rusher Keir Thomas on injured reserve.
• To fill those spots, the Rams signed cornerback Steven Gilmore and outside linebacker Devean Accord.
• The Rams will probable hold out even more players in Thursday's finale, so they need depth on the 90-man roster.
• The Los Angeles Rams have until Sunday at 6 p.m.
• McPhearson was held out of Saturday's game against the Saints, and it's now clear that it was due to injury.

Notably, the Los Angeles Rams have until Sunday at 6 p.m. ET to trim their roster to 53 players, but they're shuffling things a little bit before that deadline. Ahead of Thursday's preseason finale, the Rams created a flurry of roster moves involving six different players.

To fill those spots, the Rams signed cornerback Steven Gilmore and outside linebacker Devean Accord. Additionally, Justin Dedich passed his physical and will be activated off the non-football injury list; he's been on it since the start of camp after injuring his hand at home in July.

McPhearson was held out of Saturday's game against the Saints, and it's now clear that it was due to injury. Thomas and Rickert both suffered injuries in the game and were unable to return. Rickert injured his knee and Thomas suffered a groin injury.

Players placed on injured reserve before final roster cuts day are forced to miss the season, so McPhearson and Thomas will be out for all of 2026 – unless they reach an injury settlement and they're waived by the Rams.

Notably, the Rams will probable hold out even more players in Thursday's finale, so they need depth on the 90-man roster. It is probable why they were forced to put McPhearson and Thomas on the shelf, opening up spots for free agents to come in. SMS Facebook Twitter Email.

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