Giordino's Injury

[bubbaramfan]

I see S Matt Giordino survived the first set of cuts, even though he hasn't been on the field in pre-season or practiced at TC. I've been looking to see what is his injury and can't find a thing. What kind of injury does he have and how long is he expected to be out?

 

[albefree69]

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*** The Rams scratched the following players for Saturday night's preseason game in Denver: S Darian Stewart (knee); S Matt Giordano (calf); LB Jabara Williams (hamstring); DE/LB Sammy Brown (calf); OT Joe Barksdale (infection); OL Sean Hooey (ankle); OL Graham Pocic (shoulder).

I have no clue on the timetable.

 

[CoachO]

I see S Matt Giordino survived the first set of cuts, even though he hasn't been on the field in pre-season or practiced at TC. I've been looking to see what is his injury and can't find a thing. What kind of injury does he have and how long is he expected to be out?

He injured his calf on the 3rd day of training camp. Which precludes them from putting him on the PUP list. Since his salary is the "vets" minimum it was only going to partially count against the salary cap. It would not surprise me to see them place him on IR, and keep him around all season. His veteran presence is why they brought him here in the first place. HE would be good "in the room", even if he isn't on the field.

 

[albefree69]

Because he's been in the league for a while his minimum is a lot more than many of the players that will make this team. That means his extra salary will count against the CAP(plus what a first year rookie minimum is paid). With only $215K or $275K (I forget which) left that might effect their decision.

 

[CoachO]

Because he's been in the league for a while his minimum is a lot more than many of the players that will make this team. That means his extra salary will count against the CAP(plus what a first year rookie minimum is paid). With only $215K or $275K (I forget which) left that might effect their decision.

agreed

 

[DR RAM]

Because he's been in the league for a while his minimum is a lot more than many of the players that will make this team. That means his extra salary will count against the CAP(plus what a first year rookie minimum is paid). With only $215K or $275K (I forget which) left that might effect their decision.

agreed

I don't think Giordano has any guaranteed money, but is $555,000. cap. D. Stewart already made a $300,000 bonus which was guaranteed, but he's almost twice the cap hit @ $1 mil. 300K dead money.