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Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Troy Reeder left the Rams’ facility, returned home to see his wife and son and enjoyed dinner with the family.
It was a “nice normal” evening, Reeder said Wednesday.
Much had changed for the Rams and Reeder before that Tuesday night meal.
Hours earlier, the Rams traded starting inside linebacker Ernest Jones IV — a team captain and the team’s leading tackler in 2023 — to the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Sean McVay, defensive coordinator Chris Shula and Rams players now would look to Reeder, a sixth-year pro, to start and possibly take on the role of defensive signal caller.
Read more: Rams trade Ernest Jones IV to the Titans as roster is reduced to 53
“It just felt like, because of how they train you here, that you’re ready for whatever opportunity you get,” Reeder said.
Reeder, who played at Penn State and Delaware, has made the most of his time in two stints with the Rams.
After signing as an undrafted free agent in 2019, he played mainly on special teams and as a rotational player. In 2021, Reeder started 10 games and made 91 tackles. He also started three playoff games before playing 21 defensive snaps and 24 special teams snaps in the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.
Reeder played for the Chargers in 2022, and then spent time with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 before rejoining the Rams on a veteran-minimum contract.
Reeder said his time with the Chargers and Vikings felt like he “studied abroad.” He was happy to return to the Rams and “the place that raised me,” he said.
The Rams are counting on linebacker Troy Reeder being able to solidify the middle of the defense. (Scot Tucker / Associated Press)
“I felt like it was a great opportunity to restart here — with a whole new perspective on things,” he said.
After starting last season on…
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Publish date : 2024-08-28 23:05:28
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