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Every team in the NFL had to cut down to 53 players on Tuesday. Now, all of those players will have to go through the waiver process which makes them available to any team. However, while there were some big names released, few players will actually get cut. In 2023, only 2.5 percent of players cut were claimed by another team. The Los Angeles Rams will certainly hope for that to be the case for some of their roster cuts.
It’s worth noting that if a player is claimed off of waivers, that player must get signed directly to the team’s 53-man roster. They can’t be signed directly to the practice squad. Here is one player that was cut from each team that the Rams should consider signing.
Simply for the full circle moment, the Rams should consider putting in a waiver claim for Cole Strange. When the Patriots made the pick in 2022, Les Snead and Sean McVay infamously laughed at the pick, thinking Strange would go much later. Instead, Strange was a first round pick. The former Chattanooga offensive lineman would provide interior depth. Other mentions here are interior offensive lineman Sidy Sow and edge rusher Bradyn Swinson.
The Rams have wide receiver depth and found similar player to Corley in Brennan Presley. However, Corley is a talent player as a former second-round pick and brings similar qualities of Deebo Samuel.
When it comes to the safety position, the Rams tend to scout talent well. That was shown this offseason with players like Nate Valcarcel and Tanner Ingle impressing during the preseason. Still, Forrest is a player with experience and a big-hitter at the safety position. Kendrick Green is an honorable mention as a former third-round pick.
It’s clear that the Rams like what they have in the cornerback position, but Hilton is an experienced slot cornerback. With that said, Hilton lost his role to sixth-round rookie Jason Marshall Jr. which is why he got cut.
There are actually a few names that make some sense here for the Rams. La’el Collins was cut along with Saahdiq Charles, Earnest Brown IV, and Robert Rochell. Brown IV and Rochell have past Rams connections. Still, Adeninji is an experienced tackle and someone I liked as a fit in the 2020 NFL Draft. He also has experience in the offense, playing for Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ihmir Smith-Marsette would take over as the Rams’ punt returner, but they do already have Xavier Smith. Still, Smith-Marsette showed some upside with the Minnesota Vikings and in Kevin O’Connell’s offense. Cory Durden on the defensive line is another name I like.
The Rams have some good depth on the defensive...
