Royce Freeman RB FA Sat 9/30/23 3:34 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
The Rams elevated Freeman to their active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
This is the third time Freeman has been elevated by the Rams this season, meaning that the team will have to sign him to their active roster if it wishes to play him for the rest of the season. The 2018 third-round pick has played exclusively on special teams in his two appearances and would figure to reprise that role against the Colts on Sunday if he sees the field.
Royce Freeman RB FA Tue 9/26/23 7:30 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman reverted to the Rams' practice squad after Monday's 19-16 loss at Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Just like in Week 2, Freeman played exclusively on special teams in the Rams' defeat Monday. The Rams will be able to elevate him one more time this season before they'd have to sign him to the active roster for him to be eligible to suit up.
Royce Freeman RB FA Mon 9/25/23 1:59 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman was elevated to the Rams' active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was also elevated ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup with the 49ers before reverting to the practice squad last Monday. He played nine snaps on special teams while the team chose to leave rookie Zach Evans inactive. It's likely the same scenario unfolds in Week 3.
Royce Freeman RB FA Mon 9/18/23 7:32 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman reverted back to the Rams' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman was called up to the active roster ahead of Sunday's loss to the 49ers with Cam Akers and Zach Evans both being healthy scratches. The 27-year-old's only action came on special teams playing nine snaps as Kyren Williams handled the bulk of the workload.
Royce Freeman RB FA Sat 9/16/23 2:21 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
The Rams have elevated Freeman to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman landed on Los Angeles' practice squad after failing to make it through final roster cuts. The Rams are opting to load up on rushing options, as the veteran back will be the No. 5 on the depth chart. He is more likely to make an impact on special teams if he indeed sees the field.
Royce Freeman RB FA Wed 8/30/23 9:13 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
The Rams signed Freeman to their practice squad, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman did not make the Rams' 53-man roster cut, but the veteran running back will remain in Los Angeles as a member of the team's practice squad. Freeman will practice with the team and provide a depth option if the Rams need to call him up to the active roster due to injuries.
Royce Freeman RB FA Tue 8/29/23 4:56 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
The Rams released Freeman on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman finished the preseason with 13 carries for 46 rushing yards, adding four receptions for 10 yards. However, the 2018 third-round pick didn't do enough to land a spot on the Rams' initial 53-man roster. Freeman could garner some attention in free agency, but he hasn't been productive since his time in Denver (2018-2020).
Royce Freeman RB FA Sun 8/27/23 12:49 AM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman rushed four times for 14 yards, brought in two of three targets for seven yards and returned one kickoff for 15 yards in the Rams' 41-0 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran was the second running back to log a touch behind Ronnie Rivers and enjoyed a versatile role. Freeman wraps up the exhibition slate with a modest 46 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, adding four receptions for 10 yards. He may have arguably outperformed rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans yet didn't do as much as Rivers, but Freeman's ability to play special teams could be his ticket to a potential No. 4 running back role.
Royce Freeman RB FA Sun 8/20/23 11:37 PM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman rushed twice for six yards and caught both of his targets for three yards during Saturday's 34-17 preseason loss to the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Freeman saw the least playing time of the trio of running backs used by the Rams Saturday, and also made the least contributions. Ronnie Rivers (9-42-0) and Zach Evans (8-20-0 and a seven-yard reception) both saw ample touches during their time on the field, and Rivers looked particularly efficient for the second straight preseason game. With Cam Akers and Kyren Williams locks to make the roster and Rivers grinding his way into a spot of his own, it may come down to Freeman and the rookie Evans for a roster spot that is conditioned on the Rams choosing to keep four running backs on the team.
Royce Freeman RB FA Sun 8/13/23 1:22 AM
Royce Freeman
RB FA
Freeman rushed seven times for 26 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target during the Rams' 34-17 preseason loss to the Chargers on Friday night.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran recorded a three-yard scoring rush late in the third quarter, with Freeman the third running back into the contest for the Rams after Ronnie Rivers and Zach Evans. The 27-year-old may need Los Angeles to keep four running backs in order to stick on the roster, so he'll have to continue making an impact during next Saturday night's preseason home matchup versus the Raiders in order to keep his chances strong.