Blake Countess CB FA Sat 5/4/19 11:09 AM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess was claimed by the Eagles on Friday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess was drafted by the Eagles at No. 196 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. He ultimately failed to make their 53-man roster and subsequently spent his next three seasons with the Rams. He recorded 54 tackles (38 solo), one sack, three passes defended, and two interceptions across 37 games in his time there. He will now look to earn a depth role in the Eagles' secondary.
Blake Countess CB FA Thu 5/2/19 6:31 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess was released by the Rams on Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess spent three seasons with the Rams, racking up a total of 54 tackles (38.0 solo) over 37 games. The Auburn product saw his workload decrease significantly in the 2018 season, seeing the field for just 58 snaps on defense compared to the 163 from the season before. Countess struggled with a foot injury during the 2018 postseason but seems to be healthy moving forward.
Blake Countess CB FA Mon 4/15/19 7:43 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess (foot) signed his restricted free agent tender with the Rams on Monday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess played through a foot injury during the Super Bowl in February, but appears fully healthy to begin the Rams' offseason program. The fourth-year pro projects to play his usual special-teams oriented role for 2019, in addition to providing depth at the safety position.
Blake Countess CB FA Fri 2/1/19 5:00 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess (foot) was a full practice participant Friday and won't carry an injury designation into the Super Bowl.
EDGE Analysis
Countess was listed as a limited participant Thursday but he was able to return in full Friday and avoid the injury report. The 25-year-old should serve in his usual special-teams oriented role Sunday against the Patriots.
Blake Countess CB FA Thu 1/10/19 4:41 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess does not have an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the Cowboys, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess has cleared the league-managed concussion protocol, and is on track to suit up unhindered versus the Cowboys. The 25-year-old will slot in as the top backup to starting safety John Johnson.
Blake Countess CB FA Sun 12/30/18 6:56 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess (concussion) is ruled out to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess will remain sidelined due to a head injury sustained during the first half of Sunday's contest. The third-year pro will turn his focus towards returning to full health in time for the postseason.
Blake Countess CB FA Sun 12/30/18 5:24 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the 49ers, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess sustained a head injury during the first half of Sunday's regular-season finale. If the third-year pro enters the league-mandated concussion protocol, Troy Hill and Sam Shields will benefit from a small increase in snaps.
Blake Countess CB FA Sun 8/26/18 4:17 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess (shoulder) played 32 snaps in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans and recorded one tackle
EDGE Analysis
Countess injured his shoulder in the Rams' preseason opener, but appears to be healthy as he enters the last two weeks of the preseason. Countess is currently backing up John Johnson at strong safety.
Blake Countess CB FA Fri 8/10/18 9:53 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess came out of Thursday's preseason opening loss to the Rams with a shoulder injury, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess tallied one tackle in the contest. The injury is not considered serious, so he should be considered day-to-day. He is looking to earn a more prominent role in the Rams' secondary this season, but as of now he projects as a depth safety.
Blake Countess CB FA Thu 1/4/18 8:20 PM
Blake Countess
CB FA
Countess (concussion) was a full participant at Thursday's practice and does not have a designation heading into Saturday's game against the Falcons, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Countess entered the concussion protocol earlier in the week but appears set to suit up for Saturday's playoff game. The second-year safety will back up John Johnson in the Rams' secondary.