Duke Shelley may not be a household name but he’s the latest player to be added to the Rams’ depth chart at cornerback. Los Angeles signed him to the active roster on Friday, making him the sixth corner on the team and a backup to Cobie Durant in the slot.
Shelley is entering his fifth season in the NFL, spending the 2022 campaign with the Minnesota Vikings. Previously, he was with the Bears for three years and has made 11 total starts in his career.
Buy Rams TicketsLast season was certainly his best as a pro, hauling in his first career interception and breaking up eight total passes. The Vikings didn’t re-sign him in the offseason and he landed with the Raiders in March, but Las Vegas cut him earlier this week.
You can check out some of Shelley’s best plays from last season in Minnesota in the video below, giving you an idea of the type of player he is despite being slightly undersized.
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