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USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams waive DT David Olajiga from offseason roster
Rams waive DT David Olajiga from offseason roster In the same week that the Rams signed wide receiver Britain Covey, Los Angeles waived a defensive tackle from the offseason roster. The team announced on Wednesday that it has parted ways with defensive tackle David Olajiga. Olajiga, a second-year defender from London, England, spent time on the Rams' practice squad last year as a member of the International Player Pathway, which gave Los Angeles an extra spot on the practice squad. He went undrafted out of Central Missouri in 2024 and signed with the Rams as a free agent. He signed a reserve/future contract with Los Angeles this offseason, but he won't get a chance to compete for a roster spot unless the Rams bring him back at some point this summer.
CBS News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Rams sign former Eagles kick returner Britain Covey to a 1-year deal
Kick returner and receiver Britain Covey agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Covey spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. Covey returned two punts for the Eagles in the Super Bowl as a rookie in February 2023, and he led the NFL in punt return yardage during the 2023 season after being released and fighting his way back onto the roster from the Eagles' practice squad. He missed all but five games last season because of a shoulder injury that was followed by a neck injury. He went on injured reserve in late December, sidelining him for Philadelphia's Super Bowl championship run. Covey averaged 11.3 yards per punt return over the past three seasons, the fourth-highest mark in the NFL during that stretch. He also had 11 receptions for 76 yards while playing in 38 games during his Eagles tenure. Receiver Xavier Smith was the Rams' primary punt returner last season, returning 16 punts for 149 yards. Los Angeles returned just 18 punts last season, the fewest in the NFL, while its 161 yards of punt returns were the third fewest. Covey was a prolific receiver and one of the nation's top kick returners during his five collegiate seasons with the Utes. He made a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New Rams WR Britain Covey's high school highlight reel is absolutely electric
New Rams WR Britain Covey's high school highlight reel is absolutely electric Britain Covey is the newest member of the Los Angeles Rams after signing a one-year deal with the defending NFC West champions on Monday. He's an electric return specialist who led the NFL in punt return yards in 2023, consistently making defenders miss in the open field. It's something he's been doing since he was a high school quarterback at Timpview in Utah. Covey was only a starter for two years but he put up some eye-popping numbers. He had nearly 7,400 yards of total offense, throwing for 4,492 yards with 56 touchdown passes and rushing for 2,904 yards with another 44 touchdowns on the ground. He led Timpview to a perfect 26-0 record in those two years as a starter, scoring a total of 111 touchdowns in two years, fourth-most in Utah high school history. The only thing more impressive than those numbers is his highlight reel. These are just his rushing highlights, but they show how elusive he was in high school. There wasn't anyone who could tackle him, making anyone and everyone miss in the open field. It's easy to see why Covey is such a talented returner because when he has the ball in his hands, he's tough to get on the ground. It almost wasn't fair to opposing defenders in high school because he was on a different level agility-wise. He also showed good toughness and strength to fight through some of those tackles, but jukes were his bread and butter.
Hamilton Spectator
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Rams sign former Eagles kick returner Britain Covey to a 1-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kick returner and receiver Britain Covey agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Covey spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. Covey returned two punts for the Eagles in the Super Bowl as a rookie in February 2023, and he led the NFL in punt return yardage during the 2023 season after being released and fighting his way back onto the roster from the Eagles' practice squad. He missed all but five games last season because of a shoulder injury that was followed by a neck injury. He went on injured reserve in late December, sidelining him for Philadelphia's Super Bowl championship run. Covey averaged 11.3 yards per punt return over the past three seasons, the fourth-highest mark in the NFL during that stretch. He also had 11 receptions for 76 yards while playing in 38 games during his Eagles tenure. Receiver Xavier Smith was the Rams' primary punt returner last season, returning 16 punts for 149 yards. Los Angeles returned just 18 punts last season, the fewest in the NFL, while its 161 yards of punt returns were the third fewest. Covey was a prolific receiver and one of the nation's top kick returners during his five collegiate seasons with the Utes. He made a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State. ___ AP NFL:
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Rams sign former Eagles kick returner Britain Covey to a 1-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kick returner and receiver Britain Covey agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. Covey spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Utah. Covey returned two punts for the Eagles in the Super Bowl as a rookie in February 2023, and he led the NFL in punt return yardage during the 2023 season after being released and fighting his way back onto the roster from the Eagles' practice squad. He missed all but five games last season because of a shoulder injury that was followed by a neck injury. He went on injured reserve in late December, sidelining him for Philadelphia's Super Bowl championship run. Covey averaged 11.3 yards per punt return over the past three seasons, the fourth-highest mark in the NFL during that stretch. He also had 11 receptions for 76 yards while playing in 38 games during his Eagles tenure. Receiver Xavier Smith was the Rams' primary punt returner last season, returning 16 punts for 149 yards. Los Angeles returned just 18 punts last season, the fewest in the NFL, while its 161 yards of punt returns were the third fewest. Covey was a prolific receiver and one of the nation's top kick returners during his five collegiate seasons with the Utes. He made a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State.
