Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick has been promoted to the roster for the Los Angeles Rams. Patrick has played in 13 total games in his NFL career including one this season. He’s recorded two total tackles while playing primarily special teams snaps.
The Rams are off to a 2-0 start to the 2020 season and face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. According the Rams’ official Twitter account, Los Angeles has signed Patrick to the 53-man roster from their practice squad. In a corresponding move, Los Angeles added offensive lineman Joe Noteboom to injured reserve.
Patrick, who is only 23 years old, played at Benjamin Elijah Mays High School in Atlanta, Georgia before committing and playing at the University of Georgia. Patrick played for four seasons at UGA before going undrafted to the Los Angeles Rams following the 2019 NFL Draft.
Patrick will look to carve out a larger role for Los Angeles during his second year with the team. He’ll have a multi-week opportunity with Notebook missing a minimum of three weeks.
#LARams transactions:
• Placed G Joe Noteboom on IR
• Signed LB Natrez Patrick to 53-man roster from practice squad
• Signed G Jeremiah Kolone to practice squad— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 24, 2020
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