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Rams-NFL issue statement on WR Stedman Bailey suspension for four games w/out pay for violating NFL's substance abuse policy.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
Rams have agreed to terms to w/WR Wes Welker, who will replace the suspended Stedman Bailey.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
AgamemnonWhat an idiot.
He can join Pead on the already been cut squad. We should have traded him instead of Givens. imo
Agamemnonhttp://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/article_dc9600a8-35e3-5368-a392-352dceddc175.html#
Rams’ Bailey draws 4-game NFL drug suspension
40 minutes ago • By Jim ThomasFor the second time in a week, a Rams player has been suspended for violating league drug policy.
Wide receiver Stedman Bailey, the Rams’ No. 3 wide receiver for much of this season, has been suspended for four games without pay for violating NFL policy on substance abuse.
Bailey, who turns 25 Wednesday, won’t be eligible to play again until the Rams’ Dec. 13 home game vs. Detroit. He can return to the active roster on Dec. 7.
Last season, Bailey was suspended for four games for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Under a new league policy that came out last September, that suspension was rescinded after two games.
Bailey, a third-round draft pick out of West Virginia in 2013, has 12 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown this season. He drew national attention, and a fine from the league, when he fell to the ground in the end zone to celebrate an 18-yard touchdown reception against Arizona.
Bailey used the football as a pillow as if taking a nap, then got up after a few seconds. Using the ball as a prop in TD celebrations is against NFL rules, thus the fine. Bailey said after that game that the “nap” was a signal that opposing defenses shouldn’t go to sleep on him.
Now, opposing defenses from Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Arizona _ the Rams’ next four opponents _ don’t have to worry about him. Bailey had two catches for 13 yards in Sunday’s 21-18 overtime loss to Minnesota.
After trading Chris Givens to Baltimore last week, the Rams were left with only five wideouts on the roster _ one of them being undrafted rookie Bradley Marquez. Minus Bailey for the next month, the Rams need help.
The team reportedly had wide receivers Wes Welker, Hakeem Nicks and Vincent Brown in for tryouts Monday.
Last week, running back Trey Watts was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy and will not play for at least the rest of the 2015 season.
AgamemnonRavens choose Joe Morgan over Hakeem Nicks for depleted receiving corps
The Ravens added receiver Joe Morgan to their depleted receiving corps.
AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman
Nov 4, 2015 at 1:25p ET
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/baltimore-ravens-joe-morgan-hakeem-nicks-sign-wide-receiver-110415
The Baltimore Ravens added a healthy body to their depleted group of receivers in former Saint Joe Morgan.Morgan was signed after a Tuesday tryout that reportedly also included Hakeem Nicks and Chuck Jacobs. Jacobs was added to the team’s practice squad. While Nicks has the most impressive credentials of the trio, injuries have taken a toll on his career. The 27-year-old has now gone unsigned after five tryouts this offseason. He recorded a career-low 38 catches for 405 yards with the Colts last season after five years with the New York Giants.
AgamemnonRams work out Wes Welker, Hakeem Nicks, Vincent Brown
Posted by Michael David Smith on November 9, 2015, 12:34 PM EST
Washington Redskins v Denver Broncos Getty ImagesThe Rams are considering a veteran wide receiver to bolster their anemic passing game.
Toward that end, they’re working out veteran receivers Wes Welker, Hakeem Nicks and Vincent Brown today, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.
Welker said last week that he still should be playing. Once among the NFL’s best receivers, Welker has been out of the league all year amid concerns around the league that he has nothing left and may even be putting himself at risk if he plays again.
Nick has worked out with several teams this year but hasn’t been able to catch on anywhere. The Titans cut him at the end of the preseason.
Brown was once a very promising young receiver for the Chargers but was cut by the Chargers in 2014, lasted only seven games with the Raiders after that and was cut by the Colts after spending some time in Indianapolis this offseason.
St. Louis has gotten very little production from the wide receiver position this year. A veteran addition, even of a player past his prime, could make a difference.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/09/rams-work-out-wes-welker-hakeem-nicks-vincent-brown/ AgamemnonAccording to Fisher’s press conference, just now. The Rams have signed Welker. We are not sure if he will be active this week.
AgamemnonFisher went off on Rodney Harrison, who criticized Fisher last night on NBC for dirty play. We'll have more on this in story form.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
Fisher also defended his track record, said his teams play fast and furious on defense _ yes he said fast and furious _ but not dirty.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
Fisher said Rams will take a more aggressive approach with players on the dangers of substance abuse.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
He also said he'd back up defensive line 3 yards off the line of scrimmage if need be to prevent offsides and neutral zone infractions.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
On all of these topics, Fisher was as emotional and as worked up has he has been since coming to Rams.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 9, 2015
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