Former Kansas City Chiefs OL inks new contract with Los Angeles Rams
Former Kansas City Chiefs OL inks new contract with Los Angeles Rams
On Thursday, June 12, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman D.J. Humphries signed a new deal with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2025 season.
Humphries, who joined Kansas City last season after an eight-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals, is an experienced blocker with a Pro Bowl selection on his resume, but he failed to gain traction with the Chiefs in 2024.
Now set to join the Rams, Humphries could find himself in a position to compete for a starting role in Los Angeles if external factors force the franchise's front-five into chaos early next season.
A former first-round pick, Humphries has all the tools scouts look for in elite offensive linemen, but a series of unfortunate injuries have limited his availability in recent seasons.
Fans should expect to see Humphries in action with the Rams next season, even if only as a temporary replacement on Los Angeles' offensive line.
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