Rams Sign Watson, Signaling End for Witherspoon

For the NFL, it's March 17th, and here's what's going on.

The Los Angeles Rams signing cornerback, Jalen Watson, looks like a clear sign that veteran

Akela Witherspoon's three seasons with the team are over.

Just like recent moves sideline Immanuel Forbes, Watson's size, reach, and skills make him

a perfect fit, pushing Witherspoon out of the picture.

Meanwhile, the Rams run a tight secondary depth chart with two outside corner spots locked

down by Trent McDuffey and Watson, plus Immanuel Forbes, rotating in.

Safe these camcrow and Quentin Lake play every snap, leaving no room for Witherspoon, who

strictly an outside corner at age 31.

Fans and analysts give Witherspoon plenty of credit for stepping up bigs and joining.

In his first year, he filled in after Jalen Ramsey left, helping the Rams make the playoffs

and cap-off Aaron Donald's career on a high note.

In the next season, he fought back from practice squad to the active roster with game-changing

picks, like stopping Kyler Murray for A.

Division clinching win.

Even in the latest year, injuries couldn't stop his effort before they ended his campaign.

Going forward, the Rams demand versatility from everyone but their backup quarterback,

and Witherspoon just doesn't offer special teams help, or, inside, flexibility.

Expect him to land elsewhere as the team prioritizes youth and fit.

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