The Los Angeles Rams made the shocking choice to half methods with one in all their former draft picks and 2023 crew captains on Thursday.
Based on NFL Community insider Ian Rapoport, the Rams had been anticipated to launch veteran huge receiver Ben Skowronek, the crew’s seventh-round choose in 2021. As a substitute, the crew discovered a commerce companion for the receiver.
Los Angeles’ choice to maneuver on from Skowronek appears to have come out of nowhere. He helped the Rams win Tremendous Bowl LVI and served as a crew captain final season.
Though the receiver hasn’t lit up the stat sheet, he has been a dependable participant for the Rams on offense and particular groups.
Over the previous three seasons, Skowronek has began 12 video games and registered 58 catches for 575 yards and one landing. He additionally recorded 22 tackles through the span.
Los Angeles hasn’t considerably added to its huge receiver room this offseason, both. The crew solely re-signed free-agent huge receiver Tyler Johnson and drafted Texas’ Jordan Whittington within the sixth spherical (No. 213) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Skowronek was unlikely to play a significant position within the Rams’ offense this season, with huge receivers Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell more likely to obtain nearly all of snaps.
Nonetheless, head coach Sean McVay has gotten artistic with Skowronek previously, utilizing him as a fullback along with his position at huge receiver.
Well being does not appear to consider Los Angeles’ choice, as Skowronek performed in all 17 video games in 2023.
Skowronek is heading into the ultimate yr of his rookie deal.
