The Los Angeles Rams snagged veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks, signing him to their practice squad on Tuesday. This isn’t just a quiet move; it’s a potential shake-up for their game day roster coming down the pike, and honestly, it tells you what the brass thinks about their current situation.
Kendricks: A Veteran Who Knows How to Step Up
Kendricks, a 34-year-old veteran, was a free agent for all of 2026, which is pretty wild considering his track record. Last season, he played for the San Francisco 49ers down the stretch, helping out when they had a bunch of losses at linebacker. And get this: the dude racked up 19 tackles in just two playoff games, including three tackles for a loss. That’s a guy who can contribute!
This whole situation actually feels a lot like 2025. Back then, Kendricks got added to the 49ers practice squad in November and then joined the team in December. He was a second-round pick out of UCLA way back in 2015, spent eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and then bounced around with the L.A. Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and those pesky 49ers. Now, the Rams are his fifth career team. The first step, though, is getting him onto that game day roster, either as an elevation or a full signing to the 53-man squad.
Rams’ Linebacker Room: A Competition Heating Up
So, why bring in a veteran like Kendricks at this point in the season? It seems pretty clear the Rams aren’t completely satisfied with what they’ve been seeing from Omar Speights. And let’s be real, Nate Landman’s three-year, $22 million contract hasn’t exactly been worth every penny so far. This move screams that the competition in that linebacker room is absolutely still wide open.
This signing shows the Rams aren’t content with their defense right now. Kendricks is on the practice squad for now, but everyone’s watching to see if he can make that jump to the active roster and make an impact on their linebacker play.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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