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Rams DB Ahkello Witherspoon Activated from IR

Summary

  • Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon activated from IR Saturday.
  • Witherspoon returns to bolster Rams' top-ranked secondary.
  • Rams hold NFC's best record at 9-2 with six games remaining.
Rams DB Ahkello Witherspoon Activated from IR

The Los Angeles Rams are bolstering their defense as cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been officially activated from injured reserve. This move comes ahead of critical NFC matchups, injecting a key player back into a secondary that currently ranks as the league's best in coverage, according to PFF.

Witherspoon's return is a timely reinforcement for the Rams, who are navigating a challenging part of their schedule. Despite his limited play this season due to a broken clavicle, his career statistics and previous strong performance in 2023 with the Rams highlight his potential impact. His addition enhances a defensive unit already performing at an elite level.

The Rams, holding the NFC's best record at 9-2, are aiming to secure the No. 1 seed. Key matchups against contenders like the Lions and Seahawks loom, making Witherspoon's reintegration crucial for their playoff aspirations and maintaining their dominant defensive standing.

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Ahkello Witherspoon was officially activated off of Injured Reserve on Saturday.
The Rams' secondary is currently the highest-graded coverage unit in the league and is top-three in EPA allowed per pass.
As of the article's reporting, the Rams have the best record in the NFC at 9-2 and hold the No. 1 seed.

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