Rams cut 14 players and place one on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams have initiated their roster cuts ahead of the NFL deadline, parting ways with 14 players and placing rookie quarterback Matthew Caldwell on injured reserve. This move reduces their roster to 75 players, as they prepare to finalize their squad to 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. Included in the cuts are safety Alex Cook, who had a notable interception return against the Saints, rookie linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green, and undrafted rookie corner Al’zillion Hamilton. The Rams are expected to continue making cuts as Sunday approaches.
- •Rams begin roster cuts ahead of NFL deadline.
- •Fourteen players released, including Alex Cook.
- •Matthew Caldwell placed on injured reserve.
- •Team roster now at 75 players.
- •Final 53-man roster due by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Rams make first wave of roster cuts
"The Rams have begun trimming their roster, parting ways with 14 players and putting one on IR ahead of Sunday's deadline.
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