Rams Claim Ex Bears LB; Special-Teams Help?

The Los Angeles Rams claimed second-year linebacker Sterling Weatherford on waivers from the Chicago Bears on Wednesday

There's a new linebacker in the City of Angels as the Los Angeles Rams claimed second-year player Sterling Weatherford on waivers, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. 

The #Rams claimed LB Sterling Weatherford off waivers from the #Bears, per the wire.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2023

Weatherford signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent last year, although he was waived during the final round of roster cuts. The Chicago Bears claimed him on waivers, where he proceeded to play 14 games for them entirely as a special teams player. He recorded four total tackles on the season.

In college, Weatherford appeared in 38 games over four seasons at Miami (Ohio). In that time, he recorded 209 total tackles, 19 passes defended, four interceptions, three sacks and two forced fumbles. He was a second-team All-MAC selection as a senior in 2021.

After the Bears claimed Weatherford on waivers, then-Colts general manager Chris Ballard said losing him was a "hard one," as the team likely wanted to sign him to the practice squad. If the Colts wanted to keep him, they clearly must've seen some potential in him.

.@Colts GM Chris Ballard says losing LB Sterling Weatherford – who was claimed on waivers by the Bears today – was a "hard one." Team liked him.

— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) August 31, 2022

Now, it's up to the Rams to figure out how to unlock that potential.

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