The Los Angeles Rams are spending the beginning of the legal tampering period to ensure they keep as much of their offensive line intact as possible. In an attempt to give themselves depth in the interior moving forward, the Rams have signed Coleman Shelton.
Following the team’s tweet to announce that Shelton would be back with the organization, the Rams revealed that Shelton has signed a new two-year deal.
Run it back, 6️⃣5️⃣! 👏 pic.twitter.com/mvfsjf1F5L
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 14, 2022
Shelton was a restricted free agent this offseason, but the team elected not to place a tender on him. Instead, Los Angeles chose to give Shelton a two-year deal to remain with the team through the 2023 season.
Besides Shelton, the Rams have now inked deals with Joseph Noteboom and Brian Allen on Monday. Austin Corbett is an unrestricted free agent as well, but it remains to be seen if Los Angeles can bring back the former second-round pick.
While Shelton isn’t expected to start, he does give the Rams depth at the guard and center spots. And if Corbett does leave, Shelton is a candidate to replace him at right guard.
Even though fans are anxious to see news about Von Miller and Odell Beckham Jr., it’s a positive sign to see Los Angeles prioritize making sure they keep Matthew Stafford upright for the foreseeable future.
