Rams Cut Ties with Veteran Cornerback After Roger McCreary Trade
The Los Angeles Rams are set to return to action in Week 9 after enjoying their bye week in Week 8, and they have a new face in town on the team. That player is
McCreary will have to learn Los Angeles’ defensive scheme on the fly, but he should be able to make an immediate impact for his new team. And now that he’s in town, that made another cornerback,
Rams Release Cornerback Tre Brown
#Rams placed WR Tutu Atwell on IR and cut CB Tre Brown. They acquired CB Roger McCreary so unless I’m missing something else they currently have one additional roster spot FWIW
While Los Angeles has generally turned in a solid defensive season so far, it has struggled to find consistent options at cornerback. Quentin Lake has held down the slot position for all seven games, but the boundary positions have been tougher to fill. Cobie Durant and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. are the starters currently, but Darious Williams has also started three games this year, and Brown factored into the mix alongside Josh Wallace, too.
The addition of McCreary will give head coach Sean McVay another option to turn to at the position moving forward. A former second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, McCreary began to fall out of favor with the Titans as the season went on, and with his deal up at the end of the season, it became clear he was a trade candidate for the team.
With McCreary coming to town, that meant that the front office needed to move on from one of the guys on their 53-man roster. Brown had become the odd man out over the past couple of weeks, and with McCreary joining the team, he ended up getting the short end of the stick, as the team
“Rams placed WR Tutu Atwell on IR and cut CB Tre Brown. They acquired CB Roger McCreary so unless I’m missing something else they currently have one additional roster spot FWIW,” Jake Oliver Ellenbogen of Downtown Rams shared in a post on X.
What Role Will Roger McCreary Fill with the Rams?
GettyRoger McCreary #21 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates an interception against the Denver Broncos.
Throughout his career, McCreary has shown flashes of being a strong outside cornerback, but he hasn’t been nearly consistent enough in his coverage. This season, McCreary is allowing a 112.6 passer rating on throws where he is the closest defender, which simply isn’t very good. He should have a bit more protection in Los Angeles’ defensive scheme, but if he wants to prove his worth, he’s going to have to be better moving forward.
The Rams are likely going to ease McCreary into the action, so chances are he’s only going to be used in obvious passing situations over his first few games with the team. If he proves he can hold up, the coaching staff will likely give him more responsibilities. McCreary is on track to make his debut with L.A. in Week 9 when the team takes on the
Bears Add Former Packers OL Royce Newman After Braxton Jones Injury
The Chicago Bears have made a strategic move to bolster their offensive line by signing former Green Bay Packers starting offensive lineman Royce Newman. This decision comes after the unfortunate injury to left tackle Braxton Jones, who was placed on injured reserve due to a knee issue that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
“I’m excited to join the Bears and help out wherever I can,” Newman said after the signing was confirmed. “I’ve been in this league long enough to know how important it is to have depth on the offensive line, and I’m here to bring that. I’ve played multiple positions and I’m ready to contribute in any way I can to help this team succeed.”
Newman brings valuable experience to the Bears' line. Having started 11 games for the Packers in 2023 and played in 16 total, his ability to step in and provide stability will be crucial as the team navigates the remainder of the season without Jones.
“Royce brings versatility, which is something we really need right now,” said Bears offensive line coach Chris Morgan. “He’s got the ability to play multiple positions, and that flexibility is going to be invaluable to us. We’re confident he can help fill the gap left by Braxton and keep the line solid.”
With Jones out for the season, the Bears will continue to evaluate their options at left tackle. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year player Theo Benedet have already stepped in to fill the void during Jones' absence, and Newman’s signing provides more depth in a crucial area.
“The line has to keep improving,” said quarterback Justin Fields. “We’ve got to keep working hard, and with the additions like Royce, I feel like we have the right pieces to protect me and give us more time to execute on offense.”
Newman’s arrival gives the Bears a much-needed reinforcement on the offensive line as they prepare for their upcoming games. His experience and versatility will help ensure the Bears maintain a strong, competitive unit in the trenches moving forward.
“It’s tough when a key player like Braxton goes down, but we’re a team, and we’ve got to step up together,” Newman added. “I’m ready to get to work and do whatever it takes to help this team achieve its goals.”
