Eric Weddle
39-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Announces re-retirement
Weddle (pectoral) said Sunday after the Rams' 23-20 win over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI that he will retire from football, Jordan Mendoza of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
When their depth at safety was decimated by injuries heading into the postseason, the Rams were able to coax Weddle out of retirement after he had previously hung up his cleats two years earlier. The 37-year-old officially signed with Los Angeles' practice squad Jan. 12 and was elevated to the roster ahead of each of the team's four playoff contests, finishing with 18 tackles across those contests. He was on the field for all 61 of the Rams' defensive snaps in the Super Bowl victory, despite suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the first quarter of the contest. Weddle will soon undergo surgery to address the injury, but his strong showing in the postseason hasn't reinvigorated a desire to keep playing during the 2022 campaign. The six-time Pro Bowler acknowledged after the game that making a brief comeback to capture his first Super Bowl ring was enough for him to walk away from the game without any regrets.
When their depth at safety was decimated by injuries heading into the postseason, the Rams were able to coax Weddle out of retirement after he had previously hung up his cleats two years earlier. The 37-year-old officially signed with Los Angeles' practice squad Jan. 12 and was elevated to the roster ahead of each of the team's four playoff contests, finishing with 18 tackles across those contests. He was on the field for all 61 of the Rams' defensive snaps in the Super Bowl victory, despite suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the first quarter of the contest. Weddle will soon undergo surgery to address the injury, but his strong showing in the postseason hasn't reinvigorated a desire to keep playing during the 2022 campaign. The six-time Pro Bowler acknowledged after the game that making a brief comeback to capture his first Super Bowl ring was enough for him to walk away from the game without any regrets.
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Measurables Review
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5' 11"Weight
195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.12 secCone Drill
6.78 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
113 inBench Press
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The 11-year veteran is still chasing a Super Bowl title, so opting to sign with the reigning NFC champions after being released by the Ravens wasn't shocking, especially with Los Angeles losing free safety Lamarcus Joyner to free agency. Weddle's athleticism has been in decline for a few years, and he's unlikely to make a significant fantasy splash in 2019. However, his experience and leadership will be welcome additions to the Rams secondary, and there could be stretches where Weddle moves the statistical needle.
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Believed to have torn pec
Weddle suffered an apparent torn pectoral in the first quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Bengals on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Elevated ahead of Super Bowl
Weddle was elevated to the Rams' active roster from their practice squad ahead of Super Bowl LVI against the Bengals on Sunday.
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Elevated to active roster
Weddle has been elevated to the Rams' active roster from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against San Francisco.
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Reverts back to practice squad
Weddle reverted to Rams' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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Elevated from practice squad
The Rams elevated Weddle from their practice squad Saturday.
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Ends retirement to join Rams
Weddle is coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the Rams on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPNreports.
ANALYSIS
Weddle last played in the NFL in 2019, his lone season with the Rams, but he reportedly stayed in good shape and now will attempt a brief comeback at age 37 to help the team deal with its injury issues on the back end. One starting safety, Taylor Rapp, currently is in concussion protocol, while the other, Jordan Fuller, has already been ruled out for the playoffs with a knee injury. The Rams hope Weddle can contribute in the postseason, starting with Monday's wild-card game against the division-rival Cardinals.
Weddle last played in the NFL in 2019, his lone season with the Rams, but he reportedly stayed in good shape and now will attempt a brief comeback at age 37 to help the team deal with its injury issues on the back end. One starting safety, Taylor Rapp, currently is in concussion protocol, while the other, Jordan Fuller, has already been ruled out for the playoffs with a knee injury. The Rams hope Weddle can contribute in the postseason, starting with Monday's wild-card game against the division-rival Cardinals.