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Over the past few months, the NFL has proposed multiple ideas, including an extension of the regular season to 18 games. Among the players and coaches who have shown their disapproval of the idea, Los Angeles Rams’ Eric Weddle seems to be strongly against it. “I just hope we don’t succumb to any of the […]

The Los Angeles Rams are 3-2 this season and one of the glaring issues for them is their defense. The defense is the 13th ranked defense in the NFL but they’ll be tested by an undefeated San Francisco 49ers squad in Week 6. Unfortunately for the Rams, they’ll have to play this game without Clay […]

There are plenty of things the Los Angeles Rams could have done to prevent their heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Seahawks. One of those plays they could have done better was their coverage on Seahawks rookie DK Metcalf. Some fans are putting the blame on Marcus Peters for getting beaten by the rookie. However, Eric […]

On Thursday, Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle had Twitter beef with the jobless Antonio Brown. While their conversation went viral, Rams coach Sean McVay doesn’t seem to mind. “Those are things where I think he is experienced enough, he’s smart enough to know it was in good fun,” said McVay on Friday, via Pro […]

Antonio Brown is still without a job in the NFL, and even if a team came calling, there’s no telling how long he would be able to play before ongoing investigations by the league office confirmed his alleged wrongdoings, leading to a suspension. For now and what seems like the foreseeable future, the six-time Pro […]

The Los Angeles Rams went through an injury scare in Week 1. Newly signed Eric Weddle left he game against the Carolina Panthers with a head laceration and a concussion. The good news is that head coach Sean McVay is optimistic about Weddle’s health going into Week 2, according to Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle suffered a scary concussion in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, but there is hope he will be able to play in Week 2. Weddle took a knee to the head from Christian McCaffrey and left the field bloody and had to be carted off. Weddle tweeted out midgame […]

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle has been placed in concussion protocol after colliding with Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey on Sunday, according to Gary Klein of The Los Angeles Times. The incident occurred when McCaffrey was trying to hurdler over Weddle in the second quarter. Weddle was then carted off of the field. […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered an injury scare when Eric Weddle exited today’s game with a head injury. The veteran safety himself took to Twitter to provide an update on how he is doing. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I'm good as gold. Now let's go finish this game with a DUB!!!! — […]

With the Los Angeles Rams on the East Coast to start their 2019 NFL season against the Carolina Panthers, veteran safety Eric Weddle left the game, taking a knee to the head and being carted off the field in his debut for the Rams. Per The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue on Twitter, Weddle suffered a head […]

Eric Weddle surely needs less time to acclimate to the Los Angeles Rams than the vast majority of players who switched teams over the offseason. Just because the veteran safety’s smarts and experience are poised to make his transition to playing for the Rams relatively easy, though, doesn’t mean he’s entirely comfortable heading into Week […]

Eric Weddle returned home this offseason, signing with the Los Angeles Rams after being released by the Baltimore Ravens. Weddle, who was born in Fontana, Ca. and spent the first nine years of his NFL career out in California with the then-San Diego Chargers, wanted to return to his native state so badly that he […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a big splash this free agency when they signed safety Eric Weddle. Although he’s not the elite talent he once was, the veteran is still one of the best in the NFL and brings leadership and knowledge everywhere he goes. However, like I said, he might not be the player […]

When the Los Angeles Rams signed safety Eric Weddle to a two-year deal earlier this year, it was done in an effort to bring more leadership and skill to the team’s already talented secondary. While he hasn’t been on the team too long, Rams cornerback Marcus Peters is already seeing the benefits of having him […]

Eric Weddle has been only with the Los Angeles Rams for a couple of months and has already impressed everyone including defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Weddle has played 12 seasons in the NFL and has seen a lot during his time which has helped him as a leader. One thing that Phillips has noticed is […]

Eric Weddle is new to the Los Angeles Rams but teammates like Marcus Peters have been really impressed with what he brings to the team. The Rams corner has noticed how much Weddle thinks a lot like defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. According to Peters, Weddle knows where everyone is supposed to be on the defense […]

CLUTCH Summary: The NFL Network recently released its Top 100 players in the league list to much excitement. Big name guys like Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger obviously made the cut. However, a few guys were slotted far too high, even with a few outright not even belonging on the list at all.  The NFL […]

The safety position in the NFL is beginning to evolve into a position that is even more vital to defenses now. Teams are searching for guys who can play in coverage and aren’t afraid to get dirty in the run game. There are a ton of talented safeties in the NFL but not all of […]

After spending the last three years of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, Eric Weddle is now a member of the Los Angeles Rams, and he seems thrilled to be playing with cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. As a matter of fact, he feels the Rams’ cornerbacks may be the best group he has […]

Versatility is starting to become a prerequisite for safeties who are coming into the NFL. That’s why the Los Angeles Rams fell in love with Taylor Rapp out of Washington during the draft process. This offseason, the Rams signed Eric Weddle to replace Lamarcus Joyner at free safety. That didn’t deter the Rams from using […]

This offseason, the Los Angeles Rams signed Eric Weddle to fill their need at their free safety position. The veteran free safety recently said who his childhood hero was and it may surprise some fans. Recently, ESPN did a piece where they asked current NFL players who their childhood heroes or idols were. The Rams […]

Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson has a new teammate on the back end of the defense with Eric Weddle joining the club this offseason, and so far he has nothing but positives to say about him. Speaking on NFL Network, Johnson said that he has never seen a player quite like Weddle and […]

The Los Angeles Rams focused on bringing in veteran leadership this off-season on the defense, and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is excited that Eric Weddle and Clay Matthews have joined the mix. Eric Weddle comes in after having some strong years with the Baltimore Ravens, while the consensus is that Clay Matthews lost a step […]

The Los Angeles Rams added a veteran leader and talented player in safety Eric Weddle this NFL offseason. No matter the circumstances, it would be hard to knock the addition too much – as Weddle is one of the best safeties in league history. However, head coach Sean McVay is giving another reason to think […]

The Los Angeles Rams signed Eric Weddle this offseason, and as it turns out if they wouldn’t have he would have retired. Early in the offseason, the Baltimore Ravens released Weddle which really caught him off guard and made him really consider his future. Weddle decided he would take a few visits and set up […]

Eric Weddle may no longer be a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but that doesn’t mean his loyalty to his former teammates has ceased. The Los Angeles Rams safety says that he will not be sharing any intel with Rams head coach Sean McVay ahead of Los Angeles’ Week 12 clash with his former Ravens […]

The Los Angeles Rams not only brought in safety Eric Weddle to help shore up their shaky defense, but also to provide some veteran leadership for the younger players on the roster. Not surprisingly, Weddle has seen to taking young safety John Johnson under his wing and thinks he can be a terrific player: “I’m […]

When Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown decided to take a shot at JuJu Smith-Schuster on Twitter the other day, it didn’t go as he planned. Brown called out Smith-Schuster for his critical fumble in a game against the Saints late last year, and he was widely criticized by fans and the media for what was […]

Since becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, Sean McVay has changed the culture of the organization. The previous regime of Jeff Fisher as head coach left the franchise in a mediocre state. Fisher was the head coach from 2012-2016 with a 31-45 record in that span. Unfortunately, he failed to have […]

A star-studded 2018 Los Angeles Rams roster wasn’t enough to overcome a more experienced New England Patriots team in Super Bowl LIII. With a final score of 13-3, The Patriots did just enough to beat the Rams, who simply looked lost and unprepared for the biggest battle of them all. Judging from that final score, […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look at the Los Angeles Rams’ free agency plans now that Eric Weddle and Dante Fowler Jr. are in the fold. They break down both signings and how they affect the salary cap. Then they pick up where they left off with the available free agents out there and where […]

It didn’t take long for Eric Weddle to find a home after being released by the Baltimore Ravens last week, as the safety quickly agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Rams. Weddle, who grew up in California, called the move to the Rams a “dream scenario.” “I said this to a bunch of […]

The Los Angeles Rams wasted no time bringing in their first free agent of the offseason. Eric Weddle had the Rams as his first visit since being released by the Baltimore Ravens—and immediately signed a contract. The deal is worth up to $12.5 million over two years including $5.25 million guaranteed. This move all but confirms […]

It looks like free-agent safety Eric Weddle has made his decision, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Weddle plans to sign with the Los Angeles Rams. Ian Rapoport tweeted out the terms of the deal: The #Rams have agreed to terms on a 2-year deal with Pro Bowl S Eric Weddle worth up to […]

Free-agent safety Eric Weddle is set to meet with the Los Angeles Rams, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Weddle was released by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week and is garnering a lot of attention on the open market, with Rapoport reporting that Weddle has received 11 offers. However, he has narrowed his […]

Eric Weddle isn’t letting his recent release from the Baltimore Ravens get him down, and he’s announced that he’s ready for the next move. Weddle was recently let go by the Ravens — a move that many considered surprising, but not completely unexpected. And while Weddle originally said that he was interested in retiring from […]

The Baltimore Ravens officially announced that they had released safety Eric Weddle on Wednesday, and not too long after that news hit the press, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was already recruiting him. Hey big head — Ty Hill (@cheetah) March 6, 2019 Weddle is coming off of his third straight Pro Bowl […]

The Baltimore Ravens officially announced that they released safety Eric Weddle on Wednesday, and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta paid his respects to the wily veteran after doing so. “Eric Weddle is a true pro in every aspect of his life and exemplifies what it means to play like a Raven,” said DeCosta in a statement, […]

The Baltimore Ravens made headlines with the release of safety Eric Weddle. It appears he has not ruled out staying in the AFC North. Baltimore has ushered in a bit of a youth movement over the past year. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Weddle has no ill will toward the franchise. “No hard feelings,” Weddle said. […]