Rams part with Rivers as roster cuts continue ahead of deadline

The Los Angeles Rams have removed running back Ronnie Rivers from their roster, continuing a wave of roster adjustments as the team works toward NFL-mandated roster compliance. Rivers' departure represents the sixth player the Rams have parted with in recent days, following linebacker Nick Hampton, long snapper Jake McQuaide, cornerbacks Ahkello Witherspoon and Derion Kendrick, and linebacker Troy Reeder. The move signals Los Angeles is actively trimming its 63-man roster down to the required 53-player limit. The Rams currently have $12.8 million in cap space, providing flexibility as they finalize their roster construction. The series of departures has notably targeted the defensive secondary and linebacker positions, suggesting the Rams are prioritizing specific positional groups heading into the regular season. Rivers, an undrafted free agent, did not appear to be in the team's long-term plans. His release opens additional roster flexibility for Los Angeles to address depth at running back or elsewhere as roster decisions continue. The Rams have maintained an emphasis on veteran presence and proven production in the backfield, and Rivers' departure indicates the team may be satisfied with its current depth at the position or planning to explore alternative options on the open market. These cuts come as NFL teams finalize rosters ahead of the regular season's start. The Rams' recent activity suggests general manager Les Snead is being methodical in evaluating talent across all positional groups while maintaining financial flexibility for potential late moves or injury replacements. As the roster deadline approaches, expect continued adjustments as Los Angeles completes its 53-man roster construction.