- Eric Kendricks was back on a roster Tuesday, and the Rams did not hide the point of the move.
- They signed the veteran linebacker to the practice squad on Oct.
- The Rams need the help now because the linebacker group has been hit.
- On one hand, it bolsters the depth chart, which is exactly what a team dealing with linebacker injuries needs.
- On the other, it puts a spotlight on the Rams’ broader defensive picture, where one veteran addition can look like a targeted fix or a sign that the problems run deeper than one position.
Eric Kendricks gives the Rams a depth move that also says something about their defense
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- ramblinfan.com, “Eric Kendricks has more left in the tank than Rams' midseason signing suggests,” Oct. 7, 2026.
- ramblinfan.com, “Eric Kendricks signing gives Rams depth where they need it,” Oct. 6, 2026.
- ramblinfan.com, “Nate Landman doesn't deserve all the criticism for Rams' up-and-down defense,” Oct. 6, 2026.
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