The Los Angeles Rams made the surprising decision to waive safety Russ Yeast over the weekend, parting ways with the former seventh-round pick after just two seasons. He cleared waivers but he wasn’t on the free-agent market for very long.
On Wednesday, the Panthers announced they’ve signed Yeast to their practice squad. A versatile defensive back, Yeast joins Ejiro Evero’s secondary in Carolina with the ability to play safety or cover the slot, as he was doing with the Rams.
It’s unlikely Los Angeles was looking to reunite with Yeast after cutting him, but given the news of John Johnson III’s injury, the timing of Yeast’s release is unfortunate.
Also signed S Russ Yeast to the practice squad.
His father was former Bengals fourth-round WR Craig Yeast.
So yes, the son also rises. https://t.co/xSuFGzU0aQ
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2024
In two-plus years with the Rams, Yeast played 33 games, made 10 starts and recorded 81 total tackles. He was drafted 253rd overall out of Kansas State in 2022.
