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2021 NFL roster cuts tracker: Who’s in and who’s out for all 32 teams

Teams in the NFL are required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Cuts come earlier this season as teams had three preseason games — not four — to accommodate the 17-game regular season schedule. The biggest names let go are New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and New […]

Former New England Patriots RB Sony Michel ‘surprised’ by trade to Los Angeles Rams

Only 31 hours earlier, the New England Patriots informed Michel that he had been traded to L.A. “I was surprised,” Michel said about being traded. “I would assume that most people, when they’re traded, they’re surprised a little bit.” A first-round pick (31st overall) in 2018, the Patriots declined to pick up the fifth-year option […]

Los Angeles Rams acquire RB Sony Michel from New England Patriots

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have acquired Sony Michel from the New England Patriots to add some much-needed depth at the running back position. The Patriots acquired a sixth-round pick in 2022 and a fourth-rounder in 2023 in the deal. Michel fills an immediate need for the Rams, who will play the […]

Source: Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers to miss entire 2021 season with torn Achilles

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has a torn Achilles, and a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the second-year star is expected to miss the entire 2021 season. Akers suffered the injury while working out and underwent testing to confirm the diagnosis, the source told Schefter. The Rams announced Akers’ injury Tuesday morning […]

Los Angeles Rams LB Leonard Floyd to hospital with abdominal pain

Floyd will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals (8-7). The Rams (9-6) can clinch a playoff berth with a win or a Chicago Bears (8-7) loss at home to the Green Bay Packers (12-3). Playing on a one-year, $10 million contract, Floyd has 9½ sacks this season and has played […]

Los Angeles Rams DL Michael Brockers joins Cooper Kupp on reserve/COVID-19 list

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is also on the reserve/COVID-19 list and coach Sean McVay said that “he’s probably not likely to be available for us” Sunday when the Rams (9-6) play the Arizona Cardinals (8-7) at SoFi Stadium with a playoff berth at stake. A source told ESPN that Kupp tested positive for the […]

Los Angeles Rams place Cooper Kupp on reserve/COVID-19 list

On Tuesday, the Rams placed leading receiver Cooper Kupp on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The team did not disclose whether he tested positive or was deemed a close contact to someone who did. Kupp must remain on the list for 10 days if he tested positive or five days if he is considered a high-risk close […]

Rams RB Darrell Henderson has high ankle sprain; Cam Akers could return vs. Cardinals

Rams rookie running back Cam Akers also is nursing a high ankle sprain, suffered in Week 15, that kept him inactive against the Seahawks, but McVay said he may be able to return for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Cardinals. For the Rams (9-6) to clinch a playoff spot, they must defeat the Cardinals (8-7) […]