The Rams placed Michel on the reserve/retired list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michel informed the Rams of his decision to retire earlier in the week, but since he's still under contract, Los Angeles has opted to officially put him on the reserve/retired list. The 2018 first-round pick won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2018 and the Rams in 2021, and last year, he tallied 159 yards from scrimmage on 45 touches across 10 regular-season games with the Chargers.

Rams coach Sean McVay said Saturday that Michel informed him of his impending retirement Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michel signed a one-year deal with the Rams in June after spending the 2022 campaign with the Chargers. The 28-year-old previously played 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2021, tallying 208 carries for 845 yards and 21 receptions for 128 yards en route to five total touchdowns. Michel spent the first three seasons of his career in New England, where he was a pivotal piece in the team's 2019 playoff run and win in the Super Bowl, and he ultimately won the second Super Bowl of his career while with the Rams in 2021. However, Michel's production hit a sharp decline with the Chargers, where he totaled 45 touches for 159 total yards. He now appears set to end his NFL career with 779 carries for 3,243 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. Michel's pending departure will leave Cam Akers and Kyren Williams to take over the bulk of the Rams' rushing attempts this coming season. However, McVay also said Saturday that the team will try to add one or two more running backs ahead of the season, according to Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register.

The Rams signed Michel to a one-year deal Tuesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michel spent the 2021 campaign with the Rams, rushing 208 times for 845 yards and four touchdowns while notching career-high marks through the air (21 receptions for 128 yards and one score). However, he wasn't retained that offseason and started 2022 with the Chargers. He appeared in just 10 games, garnering 45 touches for 159 yards, before getting waived in late December. Cam Akers figures to lead the Rams' backfield, which also features 2022 fifth-round pick Kyren Williams and 2023 sixth-round pick Zach Evans, but Michel has proven to be a capable backup in head coach Sean McVay's system.

Michel was waived by the Chargers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Michel had been a healthy inactive since Week 12, so Saturday's designation is hardly surprising. It's possible the veteran could get claimed by a running-back needy playoff team before the end of the season.

Michel (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

With Isaiah Spiller also inactive, the Chargers' Week 16 backfield duties will be handled by Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree. Michel last saw game action Week 11.

Michel (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Michel was ruled a healthy scratch for the fourth game in a row, as he saw his offensive playing time dwindle in each of his last four appearances. It's likely he'll continue to remain sidelined barring any injuries to Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and/or Isaiah Spiller moving forward.

Michel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Michel is now slated to miss his second contest in a row due to a coach's decision. Austin Ekeler will likely command most of Los Angeles' backfield work in Week 13, while Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller should be in the mix for complementary snaps.

Michel is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Joshua Kelley back from IR, Michel is the odd man out in the Chargers' Week 12 backfield, which also includes starter Austin Ekeler as well as Isaiah Spiller.

Michel rushed for one yard on one carry and did not see any receiving targets in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Michel logged just five offensive snaps in the contest, well behind the 45 snaps that went to Austin Ekeler and the 16 seen by Isaiah Spiller. With just three carries and one receiving target over his past three games combined, it's clear that Michel is not slated for a major role in the Chargers' offense for the time being.

Michel tallied carried the ball once for two yards in the 22-16 loss Sunday to the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Michel played eight snaps to Isaiah Spiller's 10, but neither back was able to muster much on the ground. At this point it's clear the veteran is on the wrong side of a backup platoon, and it probably won't get more fruitful with Joshua Kelley (knee) likely coming off injured reserve soon.