St. Louis Rams
Rodger Saffold - #76 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 314 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/06/1988 |
| Birthplace | Bedford, OH |
| College | Indiana |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 1st pick by Rams |
Rams grab another target for Bradford at top of Round Four
The Rams continued addressing their serious need at wide receiver with the fourth-round selection of Wake Forest WR Chris Givens.
Fantasy spin: Rams RB Isaiah Pead
Isaiah Pead is a likely handcuff to Steven Jackson, and should fill a change-of-pace role for the Rams this season.
Rams get good return on second-round investments
The Rams certainly didn't hurt themselves with what appear to be three very solid second-round picks in Brian Quick, CB Janoris Jenkins and RB Isaiah Pead.
Fantasy spin: Rams WR Brian Quick
Brian Quick has the athletic ability to be a downfield threat as a rookie for the Rams.
More deals coming as NFL draft continues?
The second round begins Friday night with St. Louis on the clock. Unless, of course, the Rams and the rest of the teams are still in a trading mood.
Rams bag monster run stuffer in Brockers
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Report: WR Simpson faces three-game suspension
The NFL will suspend former Bengals WR Jerome Simpson for three games, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
Rams OT Smith agrees to major pay cut
Rams OT Jason Smith has agreed to restructure his contract to give the team more salary-cap space.
Rams feeling good about 1-2 punch at QB
The Rams have more holes than most teams, but we hear they are very comfortable with Sam Bradford and Kellen Clemens at the all-important QB position.
Rams re-sign QB Clemens
The Rams have reached a one-year deal with QB Kellen Clemens, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Financial terms were not announced.
Never say never in the NFC West
Could the high-flying Niners stumble while the down-and-out Rams rise up in the NFC West? PFW executive editor Dan Arkush won’t rule out those possibilities.
Report: Several teams contact Browns about No. 4 pick
Several teams have contacted the Browns about their fourth overall pick in the draft, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Friday night.
Broncos, DT Bannan reach deal
The Broncos have signed DL Justin Bannan, giving the team another body at a position of need. Terms and conditions of the deal were not announced.
Fisher finalizes coaching staff
Rams head coach Jeff Fisher finalized his coaching staff today and named Dave McGinnis as assistant head coach.
Report: Bengals reach agreement with ex-Rams OG Bell
Cincinnati has come to an agreement with ex-Rams free-agent OG Jacob Bell on a one-year contract, Pro Football Talk reports.
PLAYER NEWS
Saffold will be out at least a month with a right knee injury.|||||||
Coach Jeff Fisher said Saffold has a third-degree MCL sprain and other damage to the knee, but said it was not season-ending. Saffold was hurt advancing a fumble in the first quarter Sunday in the Rams' 31-28 victory over the Redskins. He was a surprise starter after being hospitalized with a neck strain in Detroit after the opener and listed as questionable prior to the game.
Saffold will start in Sunday's home opener against Washington.|||||||
Saffold was a full participant Thursday and Friday, days after being hospitalized for several hours with what the team termed a significant neck strain. He was carted off the field in Detroit when he was injured in the opener.
Saffold has been carted off the field with an injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.|||||||
Saffold crumpled awkwardly after disengaging from Lions safety John Wendling on a long St. Louis pass. The Rams scored a touchdown on the play to take a 20-13 lead with 9:45 remaining. Saffold remained down for several minutes, and some Rams players held hands and formed a prayer circle on their sideline. Saffold was eventually lifted onto the cart but did not appear to be moving much.
Saffold has been placed on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle.|||||||
Saffold was a second round draft pick last year and was immediately plugged into the lineup at left tackle.
Saffold's injured left shoulder were negative, and he wa active for Sunday's game at Denver.|||||||
Saffold aggravated an injury sustained earlier in the season on pass protecting late in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Saffold said Monday the shoulder was very sore, but he anticipated that rehab would help keep him on the field. He was the first pick of the second round in this year's draft and has started every game at left tackle. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said Saffold was day to day.
