The Los Angeles Rams made a tweak to their outside linebacker room this week by waiving Zach VanValkenburg and signing Keir Thomas to the active roster to take his place. As expected, VanValkenburg cleared waivers and the Rams didn’t waste any time bringing him back.
On Thursday, the Rams announced they’ve signed VanValkenburg to the practice squad. So essentially, Thomas and VanValkenburg flipped places.
VanValkenburg had been the fourth edge rusher on the depth chart behind Byron Young, Michael Hoecht and Ochaun Mathis recently, recording one sack and nine total tackles. He only played 16% of the defensive snaps and 23% of the special teams this season.
LA Rams Transactions:
• Signed to Practice Squad LB Zach VanValkenburg— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 16, 2023