The Los Angeles Rams are shaking up their roster big time, putting two guys on injured reserve and immediately bringing in replacements. But here’s the kicker: one of those new signings, linebacker Devean Deal, is a player who was with our very own Seattle Seahawks just a few months ago.
Rams Hit With Early Injury Blows
This isn’t some minor tweak, folks. The Rams just announced they’ve placed cornerback Zech McPhearson and linebacker Keir Thomas on injured reserve. McPhearson, who apparently missed their last preseason game, now we know why, and it’s a gut punch for their secondary depth. Losing two guys at crucial defensive positions like that so early in the season, even the preseason, is a serious headache for any coaching staff. They’re clearly scrambling to fill those gaps, signing Steven Gilmore to compete at cornerback and Devean Deal for the linebacker spot. It speaks volumes about the urgency when you’re making these kinds of moves so close to the real games kicking off. On a slightly brighter note for them, guard Justin Dedich, who was dealing with a hand injury on the non-football injury list, actually passed his physical. That’s good news for their offensive line depth moving forward, but it doesn’t change the immediate defensive needs.
Our Guy Devean Deal Gets Another Shot
Alright, Seattle, let’s talk about Devean Deal. This guy, an undrafted talent out of Tulane and TCU in the 2026 draft, originally signed with *our* Seattle Seahawks. Yeah, that’s right, he was here in the Emerald City, battling it out for a spot before we waived him back in May. Now, he’s landed a gig with a division rival, stepping in for an injured Keir Thomas. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can change in this league, and you gotta respect the grind. For Gilmore, the other new guy, his path has been just as wild. Undrafted in 2023 out of Marshall, he’s bounced around the NFL with the Lions and Cardinals, even doing two stints in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions. And get this, he’s the younger brother of Stephon Gilmore. Talk about some serious football lineage! Both of these guys are hungry, coming from non-traditional paths, and they’re gonna be fighting tooth and nail for a role with the Rams.
So, while the Rams are patching up holes on their defense and bringing in familiar faces like our former Seahawk Devean Deal, our focus here in Seattle remains firmly on our Hawks. We just saw them take a tough 19-16 loss against the Titans in Nashville. It stings, no doubt, but it’s early in the season, and every game is a learning experience. We’ll be looking forward to seeing what adjustments Coach Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury make next. Keep that 12th Man energy high, Seattle, because we’ve got more football to watch!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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