Overview
- The Rams were awarded safety Chris Smith II off waivers one day after the Raiders released him, placing him directly on the 53-man roster with a chance to play as soon as Sunday night against Tampa Bay.
- Smith, a 2023 fifth-round pick, logged just three defensive snaps compared with 156 special-teams snaps for Las Vegas this season.
- Los Angeles signed undrafted rookie cornerback Alex Johnson to the practice squad to bolster depth in the defensive backfield.
- Safety Quentin Lake (elbow) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (collarbone) were moved to injured reserve, creating the immediate need for secondary help.
- Kicker Harrison Mevis was signed from the practice squad to the active roster; he is 9-for-9 on extra points for the Rams and has not attempted a field goal.