Rams sign two free agents, place two on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams made several roster changes ahead of their preseason finale. The team signed cornerback Steven Gilmore and outside linebacker Devean Deal, while placing cornerback Zech McPhearson and edge rusher Keir Thomas on injured reserve. Linebacker Daniel Rickert was waived with an injury designation. McPhearson's absence was confirmed due to injury, while Thomas and Rickert suffered injuries during Saturday's game against the Saints. The Rams are expected to continue adjusting their roster to ensure depth ahead of the upcoming deadline to finalize their 53-man roster.
- •Rams signed CB Steven Gilmore and OLB Devean Deal.
- •Zech McPhearson and Keir Thomas placed on IR.
- •Daniel Rickert waived with an injury designation.
- •McPhearson missed Saturday's game due to injury.
- •Rams need depth amid roster cuts ahead of the deadline.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rams sign 2 free agents, put 2 players on IR amid flurry of roster moves
"The Rams signed two free agents and placed two players on injured reserve, also waiving a linebacker from the roster.
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