The coronavirus hasn’t had a major impact on the NFL just yet, but it has prevented teams from bringing in free agents for visits. Players are prohibited from going into team facilities, which makes it difficult for them to take a physical after agreeing to terms on a contract.
Without a physical, a signing can’t become official. So, like many other teams across the NFL, the Rams found a creative and hilarious way to unofficially announce that they’re signing A’Shawn Robinson, according to a “Super Credible Source.”
Robinson shared on Twitter afterwards that he’s excited to join the Rams, calling them a “great organization.”
The Rams took a similar approach with Leonard Floyd, who they’re also set to sign to a one-year deal worth $10 million. Only, they didn’t use his name or officially announce that he’s signing with them. Instead, they used a play on words with his name.
While not official, Robinson and Floyd are joining the Rams. It’s just a matter of finalizing the contract with a physical at some point.
