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Rodger Saffold - T - Rams

Rams OT Rodger Saffold has accepted his move to right tackle.

"This game is a business; that’s just the way it is," Saffold said. "I talked to my coach and basically they told me that they had a lot of faith in me to play right tackle and try to use my versatility as an advantage for the team." Saffold has wisely adopted the good-soldier approach as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. He could make a difference at right tackle after being replacement-level on the blindside.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
May 24 - 12:22 PM
Lance Kendricks - TE - Rams

Rams TE Lance Kendricks had his right knee scoped last month.

Kendricks was dealing with swelling in his knee and decided to have it cleaned out. The former second-round pick showed up on the injury report a couple of times last season with a knee injury, but he didn't miss a game. With Jared Cook in town, Kendricks is expected to focus on blocking in 2013. He's sitting out OTAs, but he should be ready for training camp.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
May 23 - 4:44 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

NFL suspended Rams LG Rokevious Watkins one game for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

It's unclear why Watkins is suspended only one game, as substance-abuse violations usually draw four-game bans. It's an ill-timed suspension for a player penciled in as the Rams' left guard, but shouldn't cost Watkins his job. A 2012 fifth-rounder, Watkins was limited to 37 snaps as a rookie after suffering an ankle injury in Week 1. Rookie Barrett Jones and journeyman Chris Williams are the two most likely candidates to start in Watkins' absence.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
May 22 - 5:01 PM
Zach Potter - TE - Rams

Rams signed TE Zach Potter, formerly of the Jaguars.

Potter is a 6-foot-7, 280-pound blocking tight end.
May 20 - 5:26 PM
Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

Coach Jeff Fisher confirmed he envisions a big role for Tavon Austin right away.

Fisher wants Austin to be a weapon out of the slot, take some handoffs out of the backfield and be a factor in the return game. "We're going to try to get the ball to him as often as we can, however we do that," Fisher said. The Rams clearly envision Austin influencing games in the same vein as Randall Cobb and Percy Harvin. They're loading up his plate.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 14 - 9:09 AM
Cody Davis - DB - Rams

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes undrafted S Cody Davis has a legitimate chance at a roster spot.

Davis' contract includes $20,000 guaranteed, a sign the Rams agree. Davis led Texas Tech with 101 tackles last season, and blazed a 4.37 40 at Houston's regional combine. The Rams are among the league's thinnest teams at safety, but Davis would likely be a strict special teamer if he cracked the 53-man roster.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
May 13 - 11:18 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

According to SI's Peter King, more than one team was "afraid" of No. 8 pick Tavon Austin heading into the draft.

Teams were apparently worried hangers on from Austin's past would follow him into the league, proving a distraction. Austin alluded to the problem in a weekend interview with the Rams' website. "Everybody expects a lot of things from you as far as money," Austin said. "Everybody wants to be around you. My phone doesn’t stop ringing now. It feels like they’re counting my bank account now. So that’s probably the hardest thing for me right now, just people." The fact that Austin himself is already leery of the "issue" means it's unlikely to be an issue at all. The Rams got the top playmaker in the draft.
Source: Sports Illustrated
May 13 - 10:35 AM
Alec Ogletree - LB - Rams

Per the team's official website, Rams first-round OLB Alec Ogletree is going to work at strong-side linebacker initially.

Ogletree is best suited for the weak side where he can chase ball carriers and cover tight ends. The Rams apparently feel comfortable with Jo-Lonn Dunbar sticking at WILL instead of flipping him to SAM. Ogletree intercepted a pass intended for the tight end on his first snap at minicamp, for what it's worth.
Source: stlouisrams.com
May 12 - 1:24 PM
C.J. Akins - WR - Rams

Rams undrafted rookie WR C.J. Akins suffered a torn Achilles' on Saturday.

Akins (6-foot-1, 200) will undergo surgery next week and miss the season. The Angelo State (TX) product will likely be waived/injured shortly.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
May 11 - 4:43 PM
Barrett Jones - C - Rams

Rams fourth-round G/C Barrett Jones (Lisfranc surgery) is expected to be held out until training camp.

"He may be 80 percent at OTAs and things like that, but mentally and everything else considered, he’ll be fine by the time camp starts," coach Jeff Fisher said. Jones (6-foot-4, 306) could compete for the Rams' left guard job, but he projects better as a backup at both guard and center.
Source: stlouisrams.com
May 4 - 1:54 PM
Stedman Bailey - WR - Rams

The Rams envision third-round WR Stedman Bailey as their replacement for Brandon Gibson.

Gibson had been a starter in recent years, but the Rams never viewed him as more than a No. 3 or No. 4 wideout. Bailey will compete for fourth receiver duties as a rookie, behind Brian Quick, Tavon Austin, and Chris Givens. He can also returns kicks and punts. Bailey is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in 2013.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 3 - 2:46 PM
Mike McNeill - TE - Rams

Rams re-signed exclusive rights free agent TE Mike McNeill to a one-year, $555,000 contract.

The 2011 undrafted free agent appeared in 14 games last season, catching four passes while playing 155 snaps, primarily as a blocker. He'll have to re-earn his roster spot this summer.
May 1 - 6:25 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero heard from "multiple places" that the Dolphins offered Jake Long more money than the Rams.

Long signed a four-year, $34 million deal with the Rams that included $16 million guaranteed. "More money" can be a subjective term in the NFL because of the labyrinth manner in which most contracts are structured, but it would be extremely surprising if Long took less guaranteed money from the Rams than the Dolphins were offering. The only logical explanation would be an extreme disconnect with the Dolphins' front office.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter
Apr 30 - 5:51 PM
Brian Quick - WR - Rams

The Post-Dispatch projects Brian Quick and Chris Givens as the Rams' starting outside receivers.

Tavon Austin is locked into the slot and Jared Cook will be shifted all over the formation as a "move" tight end. Austin Pettis, Stedman Bailey and Lance Kendricks will be talented reserves. "We're going to lobby with the league to see if we can play with more than one ball," coach Jeff Fisher joked. Although Quick is likely to start, his Dynasty arrow is pointing down. The Rams acquired some serious pass-catching talent this offseason.
Related: Chris Givens
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 30 - 10:16 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

New Rams WR Tavon Austin expects to get snaps out of the backfield this season in addition to playing slot receiver and returning kicks.

The Rams plan to use Austin as a movable chess piece, a la Percy Harvin and Randall Cobb. "They showed me all the positions that I did when I played for Coach (Dana) Holgorsen," Austin said, referring to his college coach. "They’re going to use me in the backfield. Coach Fisher talked to me about special teams, and I’m definitely a slot receiver. So, they definitely have a plan for me." Austin rushed 62 times for 643 yards last season, and famously torched Oklahoma for 344 yards on 21 carries. He'll be a fantasy threat from day one.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 29 - 2:11 PM

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