Rams waive John Kelly, 16 other players in first round of roster cuts
The Los Angeles Rams aren’t waiting for Saturday’s 1 p.m. PT deadline to start trimming their roster. They waived 17 players on Friday afternoon, bringing their roster down to 63 players. They must cut another 10 players by Saturday to get under the 53-man limit.
The most notable player in this first round of cuts is John Kelly. The Rams also cut kickers Austin MacGinnis and Lirim Hajrullahu, officially awarding Sam Sloman the kicking job.
Here’s the full list of cuts, per the Rams.
DB Adonis Alexander
LB Daniel Bituli
TE Kendall Blanton
C Cohl Cabral
G Jamil Demby
WR Earnest Edwards
DB Jake Gervase
K Lirim Hajrullahu
DB Juju Hughes
RB John Kelly
G Jeremiah Kolone
WR J.J. Koski
DB Dayan Lake
K Austin MacGinnis
DB Tyrique McGhee
LB Derrick Moncrief
WR Easop Winston
With Kelly cut, it seems likely that undrafted rookie Xavier Jones will make the 53-man roster, unless the Rams want to carry just three running backs. Also of note is Jamil Demby and Jeremiah Kolone being waived in the first round of cuts, signaling that Tremayne Anchrum will probably make the team, too.
Cohl Cabral’s departure means Brian Allen will most likely back up Austin Blythe at center, too. And at wide receiver, Trishton Jackson is the last standing undrafted rookie with a chance to make the team.
