Report: Rams claim ex-Texans QB Case Keenum on waivers

The St. Louis Rams have reportedly claimed quarterback Case Keenum on waivers. Keenum was released by the Houston Texans on Sunday after Houston traded for Patriots backup quarterback Ryan Mallett.

The St. Louis Rams have claimed quarterback Case Keenum on waivers, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Keenum was released by the Houston Texans on Sunday after Houston traded for Patriots backup quarterback Ryan Mallett.  

The Rams have been looking for quarterback help ever since Sam Bradfordtore his ACL on Aug. 23 and was lost for the season. 

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According to Schefter, the Rams spent a lot time researching Keenum in the past 24 hours.

The 26-year-old started eight games for the Texans last season, throwing nine touchdowns and six interceptions across 1,760 yards. 

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