Rams add Nsimba Webster to 53-man roster, waive RB John Kelly

Nsimba Webster burst onto the scene for the Rams as an undrafted free agent this summer, making the 53-man roster out of the gates. He was waived in October but signed to the practice squad, sticking around in Los Angeles.

The Rams like his skill set as a receiver and return specialist, and they showed it on Saturday by promoting him from the practice squad to the active roster.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, they made the move partly because Brandin Cooks remains out, but also because another team tried to sign him to their roster.

The #Rams are elevating practice squad WR Nsimba Webster to the 53-man roster, source said, in part because of Brandin Cooks’ absence and in part because another team tried to sign him to their roster.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 16, 2019

To make room for Webster, the Rams waived running back John Kelly.

#LARams transactions:
• waived RB John Kelly
• signed WR Nsimba Webster to the active roster from the practice squad

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 16, 2019

Webster probably won’t be active on Sunday against the Bears, even with Cooks out, but he does have a chance to make an impact at some point for the Rams down the line. He’s a speedy receiver out of the slot and dynamic return man with pro potential.

In the preseason, he had 15 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in four games.