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 |
Patriots sign WR Lloyd, DE Scott
The Patriots have signed two free agents, WR Brandon Lloyd and DE Trevor Scott, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Saturday evening.
Rams add DL Langford with four-year deal
Needing help on the defensive line, the Rams on Saturday reached a deal with DE Kendall Langford.
Rams sign ex-Packers C Wells
The Rams have reached a contract agreement with former Green Bay free-agent C Scott Wells, PFW correspondent Jim Thomas reported Friday evening.
Raiders enter fray, sign Brisiel, Bartell
The Raiders made their first two free-agent signings Friday, adding former Rams CB Ron Bartell and ex-Texans OG Mike Brisiel.
Holmgren: Browns' trade offer to Rams equal to Redskins'
Mike Holmgren says the Browns made an offer to the Rams for the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft that "was every bit the offer that was chosen."
Cowboys show desperation for quality cover men
The Cowboys signed former Chiefs CB Brandon Carr to a five-year deal worth a reported $50.1 million, which is an awfully steep price.
Finnegan a nice fit for aggressive Rams
The Rams continue to make their presence felt around the league with the tentative signing of CB Cortland Finnegan, their top target in free agency regardless of position.
Rams sign prized CB Finnegan
The Rams have reached an agreement with free-agent CB Cortland Finnegan on a five-year deal worth $50 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported Tuesday evening.
Report: Rams to cut CB Bartell, DE Hall
The Rams will release CB Ron Bartell, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week One last season.
Report: Rams release Brown, Robbins, Bannan
The Rams released C Jason Brown and DTs Fred Robbins and Justin Bannan on Monday, according to PFW correspondent Jim Thomas.
Rams trade No. 2 pick to Redskins
The Rams have agreed to trade the No. 2 pick to the Redskins for three first-round picks and a second-rounder, with Robert Griffin III the 'Skins' target.
Rams right back on fast track
Rebounding strongly from the "Bountygate" mess that is likely to lead to a lengthy suspension for their new defensive coordinator, the Rams are flying high after a blockbuster trade.
Rams bracing for worst regarding Williams
With no end in sight to the "Bountygate" brouhaha, our sources in St. Louis tell us the Rams are bracing for the worst regarding their new defensive coordinator.
Williams' plight last thing Rams need
Rest assured new Rams head coach Jeff Fisher didn't anticipate the potentially huge problems facing Gregg Williams, his new defensive coordinator.
Williams en route to New York for "bounty" rule meeting
Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will meet with NFL security officials in New York concerning alleged violations of the NFL's bounty rules, according to sources.
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.
