Rams release stars Laurinaitis, Long
LOS ANGELES » The Los Angeles Rams released veterans James Laurinaitis and Chris Long, and also cut tight end Jared Cook today.
In what appears a salary-cap purge as the team relocates from St. Louis, the Rams departed with star linebacker Laurinaitis and defensive end Long. Laurinaitis has been one of the NFL’s leading tacklers throughout his seven-year pro career. Long, the son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, has been their top pass rusher for most of his eight seasons.
Cook joined the Rams as a free agent before the 2013 season and set franchise records for most receiving yards by a tight end both in a single season (671 in 2013) and in a single game (141 on Sept. 8, 2013 vs. Arizona).
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Cook: BAD teammate, chronic butterfingers … BYE. Laurinaitis: limited athlete, cant tackle or cover. I dont think opposing OC’s lost any sleep over him being in the middle …BYE. Long: oft injured, pass rushing tailing off, but tremendous team leader. Rams should estructure his contract and get him back. Los Angeles Rams: hope the new scenery helps them improve