Veteran linebacker Akeem Ayers was among the players cut Saturday as the Rams reduced their roster from 75 to 53 players. Ayers, 27, started 11 games at strong-side linebacker last season and began training camp on track to start alongside new middle linebacker Alec Ogletree and weak-side linebacker Mark Barron. The Rams waived 18 players, terminated the contracts of Ayers and defensive tackle Cam Thomas and placed offensive linemen Garrett Reynolds and Darrell Williams on injured reserve. If they clear waivers, some of the players cut by the Rams might be considered for the 10-player practice squad, which can start to be assembled Sunday. Receiver Nelson Spruce, an undrafted free agent, made the Rams’ roster despite sitting out the final three exhibitions because of a knee injury.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 03, 2016 22:18 UTC