CB Kayvon Webster is paying Rams a visit (And Signs)
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CB Kayvon Webster is paying Rams a visit
Alden Gonzalez
ESPN Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES -- Free-agent cornerback Kayvon Webster is visiting the Los Angeles Rams, and given his ties to new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, he might be a fit.
Webster was a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in 2013, but spent the last three years playing behind two of the game's best corners in Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. Webster, 26, has played in only 247 defensive snaps since 2014, tied for 10th among Broncos defensive backs during that time. But the Rams have roughly $15 million to spend on unrestricted free agents after cutting ties with four key veterans on Thursday night and could use more depth at corner.
Webster tweeted Sunday about his forthcoming flight to L.A., which the Rams acknowledged.
The Rams have been shopping their primary cornerback, Trumaine Johnson, who is set to play a second straight season under the franchise tag. But even if they keep him, their depth at the position is questionable. Their No. 2 corner, E.J. Gaines, has been limited to 10 starts over the last two years. Behind him are Lamarcus Joyner, who's better as a slot corner, a former sixth-round pick who was plucked off waivers, Blake Countess, and two undrafted free agents, Troy Hill and Mike Jordan.
Webster, 5-foot-11, has recorded 64 solo tackles in his career, but 59 of them came in his first two seasons. He barely played in 2015-16, while Phillips ran a Broncos defense that was the game's best each season. The Eagles and Dolphins have reportedly been interested in Webster, as well.
The Rams also are in need of a starting center and could use more help at receiver, tight end, defensive line, linebacker and safety. But the free-agent market is still in play for them.
"You’ve put a dent in your budget, so you also have to work within the constraints of your budget," Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday. "But usually after the first couple of days [of free agency], like we’ve had, you take a step back and go, ‘Let’s regroup.’ We had a Plan B, but you also take a step back and say, 'Was somebody else out there that is still standing that we weren’t expecting and can help us?' That’s kind of what we’re doing now."
CB Kayvon Webster is paying Rams a visit
Alden Gonzalez
ESPN Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES -- Free-agent cornerback Kayvon Webster is visiting the Los Angeles Rams, and given his ties to new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, he might be a fit.
Webster was a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in 2013, but spent the last three years playing behind two of the game's best corners in Aqib Talib and Chris Harris. Webster, 26, has played in only 247 defensive snaps since 2014, tied for 10th among Broncos defensive backs during that time. But the Rams have roughly $15 million to spend on unrestricted free agents after cutting ties with four key veterans on Thursday night and could use more depth at corner.
Webster tweeted Sunday about his forthcoming flight to L.A., which the Rams acknowledged.
The Rams have been shopping their primary cornerback, Trumaine Johnson, who is set to play a second straight season under the franchise tag. But even if they keep him, their depth at the position is questionable. Their No. 2 corner, E.J. Gaines, has been limited to 10 starts over the last two years. Behind him are Lamarcus Joyner, who's better as a slot corner, a former sixth-round pick who was plucked off waivers, Blake Countess, and two undrafted free agents, Troy Hill and Mike Jordan.
Webster, 5-foot-11, has recorded 64 solo tackles in his career, but 59 of them came in his first two seasons. He barely played in 2015-16, while Phillips ran a Broncos defense that was the game's best each season. The Eagles and Dolphins have reportedly been interested in Webster, as well.
The Rams also are in need of a starting center and could use more help at receiver, tight end, defensive line, linebacker and safety. But the free-agent market is still in play for them.
"You’ve put a dent in your budget, so you also have to work within the constraints of your budget," Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday. "But usually after the first couple of days [of free agency], like we’ve had, you take a step back and go, ‘Let’s regroup.’ We had a Plan B, but you also take a step back and say, 'Was somebody else out there that is still standing that we weren’t expecting and can help us?' That’s kind of what we’re doing now."