Weddle unretires to join Rams in playoffs

Safety Eric Weddle hasn't played in the NFL since retiring in 2019. Now, Weddle is returning to join the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams as they compete in the NFL playoffs

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January 13, 2022 - 9:42 AM

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) celebrates with safety Eric Weddle (32) after stopping a drive against the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 8, 2019. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Photo by TNS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Safety Eric Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs.

Weddle turned 37 last week, and he hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2019 season, but the Rams signed him to their practice squad Wednesday to address their glaring need at safety. 

Leading tackler Jordan Fuller is out for the playoffs with a right ankle injury, and fellow starting safety Taylor Rapp is in the concussion protocol.

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