Justin Dedich returns to practice as Rams prepare for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Los Angeles Rams guard Justin Dedich participated in practice on August 24 for the first time since injuring his hand in July. Dedich missed the training camp after suffering a non-football injury at home, unrelated to fireworks. Last season, he served as a backup guard and made six starts when needed. The Rams may rely on Dedich this season, especially if starter Coleman Shelton is unable to play.
- •Justin Dedich practiced for the first time since OTAs.
- •He was sidelined due to a hand injury sustained at home.
- •Dedich served as a backup guard last season, making six starts.
- •He entered camp on the non-football injury list.
- •The Rams hope he can fill in if Coleman Shelton is unavailable.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Rams backup OL Justin Dedich practices for first time after hand injury
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Key Rams backup returns to practice for first time since OTAs
"Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Justin Dedich practiced Monday for the first time since sustaining a hand injury around the July Fourth holiday. Dedich was activated off the non-football injury list and participated on a limited basis in practice Monday. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern California, Dedich emerged to become the Rams’ backup guard the past two seasons, playing in 29 games and making nine starts.
"Rams guard Justin Dedich is back at practice for the first time since injuring his hand at home in July.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:32 PMRams backup OL Justin Dedich practices for first time after hand injury
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Justin Dedich practiced Monday for the first time since sustaining a hand injury around the July Fourth holiday. Dedich was activated off the non-football injury list and participated on a limited basis in practice Monday. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern California, Dedich emerged to become the Rams’ backup guard the past two seasons, playing in 29 games and making nine starts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:41 PMKey Rams backup returns to practice for first time since OTAs
Rams guard Justin Dedich is back at practice for the first time since injuring his hand at home in July.
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