Rams’ 53-man roster: WR Lance McCutcheon, QB Bryce Perkins make the cut
Lance McCutcheon was a long shot to make the Rams’ 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie wide receiver in a crowded position. Now his inspirational story will probably be told for many summers to come if he lives up to the potential he flashed in three standout preseason performances.
McCutcheon beat the odds Tuesday after officially making the Rams’ 53-man roster. McCutcheon, a Montana State product, had a league-high 259 receiving yards in the preseason and quickly made a name for himself after two memorable touchdowns against the Chargers in the preseason opener.
Quarterback Bryce Perkins didn’t face daunting odds, but he was also in a crowded position and needed another standout preseason to force the Rams to keep three quarterbacks for the second consecutive summer. But Perkins’ improvements as a pocket passer might have moved him to No. 2 on the depth chart to possibly surpass John Wolford as the backup behind starter Matthew Stafford.
The Rams are crowded at wide receiver, but they took one less than the eight many assumed after McCutcheon’s breakout performances and the team’s decision to carry only two tight ends. Jacob Harris, a former tight end who moved to wide receiver this year, was one of the surprise cuts. Second-year outside linebacker Chris Garrett was also waived by the team.
Inside linebacker Jake Hummel and outside linebacker Keir Thomas joined McCutcheon as undrafted rookies who made the Rams’ 53-man roster.
Below is the Rams’ full 53-man roster. Check back for updates.
Rams’ 53-man roster
QB: Matthew Stafford, Bryce Perkins, John Wolford (3)
RB: Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, Kyren Williams, Jake Funk (4)
WR: Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson, Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek, Brandon Powell, Tutu Atwell, Lance McCutcheon (7)
TE: Tyler Higbee, Brycen Hopkins (2)
OL: Joe Noteboom (LT), David Edwards (LG), Brian Allen (C), Coleman Shelton (RG/C), Rob Havenstein (RT), AJ Jackson (T/G), Tremayne Anchrum (G/T), Bobby Evans (T/G) (8)
DL: Aaron Donald, Greg Gaines, A’Shawn Robinson, Marquise Copeland, Michael Hoecht, Jonah Williams (6)
OLB: Leonard Floyd, Justin Hollins, Terrell Lewis, Daniel Hardy, Keir Thomas (5)
ILB: Bobby Wagner, Ernest Jones, Christian Rozeboom, Jake Hummel (4)
CB: Jalen Ramsey, Troy Hill, David Long, Robert Rochell, Cobie Durant, Derion Kendrick (6)
S: Jordan Fuller, Taylor Rapp, Nick Scott, Terrell Burgess, Russ Yeast (5)
K: Matt Gay
P: Riley Dixon
LS: Matthew Orzech
