The Los Angeles Rams introduced they signed free agent offensive linemen Connor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Listrom.
In a corresponding transfer, the Rams waived tight finish Neal Johnson and defensive again Kenny Logan Jr.
The signings come within the wake of some accidents throughout coaching camp, as Jonah Jackson (shoulder), Alaric Jackson (ankle) and Rob Havenstein (foot) are at present sitting out.
All three are at present thought of week-to-week, and whereas their respective accidents aren’t deemed to be critical, their designations recommend that they might miss Week 1 of the 2024 season and doubtlessly past. The Rams have already been hit laborious with the harm bug, and dropping any of their projected starters may set them off on the improper foot.
McDermott is probably the most skilled of three signings as he most just lately performed for the New England Patriots throughout the 2023 season, beginning 5 of the six video games he appeared in. Previous to that, he frolicked with the Buffalo Payments and New York Jets. McDermott is making his return to Southern California as he performed at UCLA earlier than declaring for the 2017 NFL Draft.
McDermott has spent probably the most time taking part in both deal with spot, but in addition has some expertise kicking inside to protect. If Havenstein or Jackson is pressured to overlook time, McDermott tasks to step in.
Kaskey isn’t any stranger to the Rams group as he initially signed with them after going undrafted within the 2019 NFL Draft. Nevertheless, he was ultimately reduce and landed with the Carolina Panthers’ follow squad. Kaskey would spend three seasons with Carolina earlier than signing with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL in 2023.
Kaskey later ended up with the Los Angeles Chargers, however obtained waived once more. He then went on to have a second stint with Birmingham this previous 12 months.
Lastly, Lindstrom additionally frolicked in 2024 within the UFL although he performed for the Memphis Showboats. Initially an undrafted free agent, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys out of Boston School and stayed on their follow squad earlier than struggling two consecutive again accidents.
Lindstrom is historically a middle, however may play inside at guard if wanted.
Matthew Stafford believes Rams’ tight finish room is deepest it’s ever been
With the Rams’ offensive line already ailing, head coach Sean McVay may have to lean on his tight ends extra to assist with blocking and move safety. Nevertheless, Matthew Stafford seemed like he has confidence within the group as he referred to as it the deepest it’s ever been.
