LOS ANGELES — Former University of Tennessee running back John Kelly has been cut by the Los Angeles Rams.
Kelly, a sixth-round pick by the Rams in the 2018 National Football League Draft, was placed on waivers Saturday. He was released one day before the Rams defeated the Chicago Bears, 17-7, Sunday night.
Kelly appeared in four games for Los Angeles as a rookie, rushing for 83 yards on 30 carries. He also had two receptions for 27 yards.
He was cut at the end of training camp in 2019, but was re-signed and assigned to Los Angeles’ practice squad.
Kelly was later promoted to the active roster and appeared in one game and had three carries for nine yards in the Rams’ 37-10 victory over the Falcons in Atlanta on Oct. 20.
Los Angeles can re-sign Kelly to its practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers.