Todd Gurley has been the Rams’ top running back for the last five years, but that’ll no longer be the case moving forward. Los Angeles released him on Thursday, releasing the three-time Pro Bowler with a post-June 1 designation.
It came as a surprise to most, but given the Rams’ cap situation, it was always a possibility. After the move was announced, coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead both issued statements.
They shared similar sentiments, calling Gurley a leader on and off the field. McVay even called him one of the all-time great players to suit up for the Rams.
“I would like to thank Todd for his many contributions to the Rams, on and off the field, since I have been here,” McVay said. “He has meant a lot to my growth as a coach and leader and he will always be remembered as one of the all-time great Rams. I wish him nothing but the best.”
Snead, who was the GM when the Rams drafted Gurley five years ago, has always shared high praise and remarks for Gurley. That was the case in his statement, too.
“When we drafted Todd in 2015, we knew he was going to be a one-of-a-kind talent that would create special moments on the football field for us,” Snead said. “Todd did this by becoming one of the greatest competitors in this league, but more than that, he served as a great teammate to his fellow players and ambassador for our organization, and those traits speak volumes to who he is as a human being.”
Gurley is sixth all-time in franchise history with 5,404 career rushing yards and is tied for the Rams record with 58 rushing touchdowns. His 7,494 yards from scrimmage are 23rd among all active players in the NFL today.
