The Los Angeles Rams had zero of their cut players claimed on the waiver wire this Monday, leaving every single one of them available to be signed to their practice squad. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly preseason buzz can fade once the real roster decisions come down.
Waiver Wire Silence For the Horns
Yeah, the Rams didn’t have anyone snatched up by another team. That means all those guys who got trimmed from the 53-man roster are still hanging around, hoping for a spot on the practice squad. It stings, especially after all the talk around players like Dean Connors and Austin Blaske during preseason. Those guys had some hype, for sure, making plays that got fans talking. But when it came down to it, no other team decided they were valuable enough to boot one of their own finalized 53-man roster guys. That’s a huge hurdle for any player trying to catch on somewhere new.
Preseason Hype vs. Roster Reality
It’s the same story every year, isn’t it? Fans get all fired up about a player based on a few preseason snaps, but those games rarely simulate the actual grind of the regular season. While 26 players across the league *were* claimed on waivers today, that’s still less than one player per team. The Rams were also way down the waiver order themselves, and didn’t claim anyone either. Basically, the league took a pass on the Rams’ cast-offs. It’s a tough lesson that flashy August plays don’t always translate to a secure spot when every team is finalizing its roster.
So, now we just wait to see which of these guys ultimately lands on the practice squad. It’s the next big step for them, and for the Rams, getting those spots filled is key as the season officially kicks off.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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