(This post has been updated to provide new information)
The Los Angeles Rams set off some (mildly quiet) alarms on Thursday when they signed a punter to the practice squad. We then learned that Ethan Evans missed practice with an illness, which explains why the Rams brought in rookie punter Ryan Sanborn.
Evans must really be sick because for the second straight day, the Rams signed a punter to the practice squad. They added Ty Zentner on Friday, raising questions about whether Evans will be able to play on Sunday against the Seahawks.
To make room for Zentner on the practice squad, the Rams waived center Mike McAllister, so they now have three punters in the building right now. That’s atypical for a team, to say the least.
LA Rams Roster Moves:
• Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad OL Mike McAllister
• Signed to Practice Squad P Ty Zentner pic.twitter.com/OzgVkNCB4O— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 1, 2024
Special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn said Thursday that he hopes Evans will be able to play, but we’ll get more clarity on Friday when the final injury report is released.
Update: Sean McVay said Friday that Evans has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with an illness and the Rams will decide whether to elevate Sanborn or Zentner from the practice squad.