Bailey back with Rams

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KEEPING BAILEY AROUND

When the Rams signed four free agents on Tuesday, they had to make four corresponding roster moves. One of them was to waive wide receiver Stedman Bailey with a non-football injury designation.

As is well known, Bailey suffered two gunshot wounds to the head in November of last year. He has made a remarkable recovery, and trained hard to get back in shape for the Rams’ offseason program. He has been with the team since it started in April, but, unfortunately, the reality is Bailey has not — and will not — be cleared to play.

“As I’ve said numerous time, he’s lucky to be alive,” Fisher said Wednesday.

And so the Rams made their roster move, waiving Bailey, as required by the NFL, in order to place him on the NFI list. He cleared waivers Wednesday, making the move official.

“So impressed that he’s gotten back into shape,” Fisher said, adding Bailey is “willing to play, but at this point, there’s no medical research that will permit him to play. He’s seen several specialists. So, with that being said, we’re going to take care of Stedman.”

Indeed, the Rams want to keep Bailey around and have him continue to be part of the team. He has already been spotted around practices serving as an assistant coach, and that’s something Fisher would like to see increase going forward.

“I’m going to be selfish and try to bring him over on the coaching side and have him help,” Fisher said. “He’s worked with some of our punt cover guys. Sted was an outstanding special teams player for us — outside gunner. And so there’s a lot of work behind the scenes that needs to be done. So we’ll put him behind a desk, and bring him out on the field, and see how he likes it.”

Nice...way to go Rams. Hope it works out for Bailey and the team.
 

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So, with that being said, we’re going to take care of Stedman.”

I thought this would happen. Rams showing class these days with personnel decisions in general. If Stedman likes coaching it could be a good transition for him. Even if he doesn't have a passion for it he can have some time to transition to something other then football. Has to be hard for him to deal with his playing career ending like this. Good luck Stedman!
 
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Welcome back Steadman....now, enjoy your average, pathetic life like the rest of us.
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Welcome back Steadman....now, enjoy your average, pathetic life like the rest of us.
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Welcome back Steadman....now, enjoy your average, pathetic life like the rest of us.
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