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Rams sign former Georgia Bulldog LB to active roster

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Georgia Bulldog linebacker Natrez Patrick to their active roster and elevated J.R. Reed.

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Georgia Bulldog linebacker Natrez Patrick to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams have had Natrez Patrick on both their 53-man roster and their practice squad this season.

Patrick has played in 19 career games for Los Angeles. He has recorded one tackle thus far this season.

Additionally, the Los Angeles Rams elevated former University of Georgia safety J.R. Reed from their practice squad to their game day roster. Reed made his NFL debut last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Rams made the two moves in a series of roster transactions. Additionally, L.A. activated former New England Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers from exemption and restored defensive back Jake Gervase to the practice squad.

Overall, the Los Angeles Rams are 7-3 and are looking to hold off the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West. Reed and Patrick may help the Rams make the playoffs if they can make impact plays on special teams and on defense.

Dec 1, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back J.R. Reed (20) intercepts the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Former UGA LB promoted to Los Angeles Rams’ roster

Former Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick has been promoted to the roster for the Los Angeles Rams

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.

August 17, 2019; Honolulu, HI, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush passes the football against Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Natrez Patrick. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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