Needing wide receiver help, the Los Angeles Rams promoted Nsimba Webster to the active roster over the weekend. To make room for him, they opted to waive running back John Kelly from the 53-man roster.
No one claimed Kelly off waivers, which gave the Rams the chance to bring him back – and they did. According to the NFL transaction wire, Kelly was re-signed to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Kelly was a sixth-round pick by the Rams in 2018 and has struggled to get on the field behind Todd Gurley, Malcolm Brown and now Darrell Henderson. He’s appeared in seven games for Los Angeles the last two years, carrying it 30 times for 83 yards, while also catching two passes for 27 yards.
The rams now have four running backs between the active roster and practice squad again, giving them good depth (and youth) at the position.
