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Russ Yeast: Let go by Carolina
The Panthers waived Russ Yeast from the active roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Yeast was signed to the Panthers' 53-man roster from the practice squad Sept. 24 after being let go by the Rams on Sept. 14. He played just seven snaps on special teams in Week 4 against the Bengals and was a healthy scratch for Week 5 against the Bears. Assuming he clear waivers, Yeast could stick around and return to the Panthers' practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.
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Panthers' Russ Yeast: Joins active roster
Russ Yeast was signed to the 53-man roster from the Carolina Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Yeast's move to the active roster coincides with Jordan Fuller (hamstring) being placed on IR. The former will now take on a depth role in Carolina's secondary, with Nick Scott expected to take over the starting duties at strong safety.
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Russ Yeast: Let go by Rams
The Rams waived Russ Yeast on Saturday.Despite starting in nine regular-season games for the Rams last season, Yeast played just one defensive snap in Week 1 against the Lions. Should he clear waivers, the 2022 seventh-round pick will look to join a team in need of depth in the secondary.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: May remain without starting role
Russ Yeast has seen work at safety and slot corner during training camp but isn't the favorite to land either role, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.Yeast opened the 2023 campaign as a starter at safety for the Los Angeles Rams but failed to keep the job after the team's Week 10 bye. With Jordan Fuller now in Carolina, he was expected to have a chance to return to the top of the depth chart, but the emergence of Quentin Lake and the signing of Kamren Curl will likely relegate Yates to a backup role, while Cobie Durant is expected to earn top slot duties.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Loses starting role mid-season
Russ Yeast recorded 61 tackles (37 solo) and five passes defended during the 2023 regular season over 17 games played.Yeast was relegated mostly to special teams in 2022, but he had a strong training camp and earned a role as a starting safety to begin 2023. Despite beginning the year as a starter, Yeast reverted to a backup behind Jordan Fuller and Quentin Lake after a Week 10 bye, failing to eclipse a 45 percent snap share in all but two games the rest of the way. Fuller is an unrestricted free agent after the season, so Yeast, who still has two years left on his rookie deal, may get another chance to earn a role as a starter if Fuller doesn't return.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Will play Sunday
Russ Yeast (knee) is active Sunday against the 49ers.Yeast didn't show up on the injury report until Friday after logging a limited practice. However, the second-year pro is good to go and should get the start at free safety against San Francisco.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Considered questionable
Russ Yeast is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a knee injury, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports.Yeast popped up on the injury report after practicing in limited fashion Friday. His knee issue presumably occurred at practice at some point during the week. John Johnson would likely be in line to fill in at free safety if Yeast is ultimately unable to go.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Back at minicamp
Russ Yeast (chest) was spotted participating in the Los Angeles Rams' minicamp practice Tuesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.Yeast suffered a pulmonary contusion Jan. 8 during the Rams' season finale, but he has since had the offseason to move past the issue. The 2022 seventh-round pick was working alongside fellow safeties Jordan Fuller and Quentin Lake throughout minicamp. During training camp and the preseason, the Kansas State product will compete with Lake for the second starting safety position alongside Fuller.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Okay after going to hospital
Russ Yeast (chest) went to the hospital for a pulmonary contusion after Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but he is in stable condition and expected to be okay, Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register reports.Yeast exited in the first half due to a chest injury. The rookie safety was making his first NFL start in the season finale. He will have plenty of time to recover over the offseason.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Ruled out of Sunday's game
Russ Yeast (chest) won't return to Sunday's game at Seattle.Prior to his departure in the first half, Yeast racked up three tackles while working in place of typical starting free safety Nick Scott (shoulder). Quentin Lake will take on more reps at the position alongside Taylor Rapp for the rest of Week 18