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[Ram65]

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I read he was cross-trained to play inside and outside as a pass rusher. The Rams like versatile players. Played STs for Hags at the end of the year. He could be some ST insurance. AI gnerated:

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Jamie Sheriff is a 26-year-old linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 254 pounds. Because he has primarily served as a practice squad player and standard elevation, his regular-season game action has been limited. [1, 2]

Physical Profile

• • Age: 26 years old (Born August 18, 2000)
  • Height: 6'1" (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 254 lbs (115 kg) [1, 2]

NFL Career Highlights & Milestones

• • Super Bowl LX Ring: Earned a Super Bowl LX ring as part of the championship-winning Seattle Seahawks team.
  • Active Postseason Contribution: Supported the team from the Seahawks' practice squad throughout their entire 2025 postseason run.
  • NFL Regular Season Debut: Made his official NFL debut on special teams on October 10, 2024, playing against the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Multi-Team Experience: Spent time on both the Carolina Panthers active roster and the Seattle Seahawks roster during the 2024 season.
  • 2026 Preseason Production: Logged multiple solo tackles and a 0.5 sack during 2026 NFL preseason action. [1, 2, 3]

 

[Allen2McVay]

I read he was cross-trained to play inside and outside as a pass rusher. The Rams like versatile players. Played STs for Hags at the end of the year. He could be some ST insurance. AI gnerated:

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So ... in other words ... one could say ... There's a New Sheriff in Town.

That was embarassing ...

I believe the Rams' Practice Squad was at the max, so a player would need to go.

 

[Ram65]

So ... in other words ... one could say ... There's a New Sheriff in Town.

That was embarassing ... View attachment 76858

I believe the Rams' Practice Squad was at the max, so a player would need to go.

Yes he is on the PS. Didn't think anything more at this time. I was referring to a possibility that, in-season, he could be brought up for ST thinking he had some experience...............................................

NOTE: Seach keeps mixing up his PT with the Hags and Panthers...Total of three games, no playoff games.

 

[BonifayRam]

Agreed, Norton is big and played extremely well and he is someone that they could activate and I would expect him to be ready.

What I saw with Norton .....was an immovable NT, that's normally eating 2 OL'ers @ the same time still keeping his head up looking to put a size 12 hand on the ball in the air.

 

[BonifayRam]

Looking at the practice squad we have two O Linemen that could be activated if needed. We just seem razor thin at Offensive Tackle to start the season.

If you have the time to read my above long summary on our OL unit it may help tone down your concerns.

Behind our two starters is our Swing OT David Quessenberry. Last season he was very healthy & steady as our best reserve OT. He is long time veteran who has a ton of class &has gone through some serious life health concerns in yrs back. DQ is a warrior.

Versatile veteran OL'er Bill Murray just completed an outstanding pre season. He got a ton of offensive snaps @ RT and grated out well. BM is now our #9 OL on the MR53.

Looks like our head OL coach Wendell has been having conversations with his old Pats HC & was given heads up on a LT from NC named Austin Blaske. This UDFA rookie played more snaps this preseason than any other OL'er. His rating on field showing @ LT was excellent.

If the above does not make you feel better their is another veteran 30 yr old OT Blake Hance has many starts in the NFL @ both LT & RT. Rams might be in the best shape with our OT reserve than we been in years.

Ref: Keagen Trost at this time he is so far behind he may never catch up. His future in the NFL IMO is not @ OT anyway but @ OG maybe RT.

 

[Allen2McVay]

If you have the time to read my above long summary on our OL unit it may help tone down your concerns.

Behind our two starters is our Swing OT David Quessenberry. Last season he was very healthy & steady as our best reserve OT. He is long time veteran who has a ton of class &has gone through some serious life health concerns in yrs back. DQ is a warrior.

Versatile veteran OL'er Bill Murray just completed an outstanding pre season. He got a ton of offensive snaps @ RT and grated out well. BM is now our #9 OL on the MR53.

Your summary ... as usual ... has a lot of good stuff in it. Appreciate and enjoy the detail and commentary.

Also think it was a little optimistic.

I think the Rams' starting O-Line is excellent. Unfortunately, I also think the depth is questionable.

For example, you wrote that Quessenberry was 'steady' last year. He only played 18 offensive snaps.

Murray is a nice pre-season story; and, maybe he does stick but he is also 29 years old and has beeen game day active for a mere four games, with only 42 snaps in his entire career. That's a journeyman in my opinion. Once Dedich and Trost come-off the IL, I am guessing Murray is off the 53 (barring new injuries).

 

[fearsomefour]

What I saw with Norton .....was an immovable NT, that's normally eating 2 OL'ers @ the same time still keeping his head up looking to put a size 12 hand on the ball in the air.

Norton had a good preseason.......as you said, stout in the trenches but flashed some athleticism as well. Knocked down a couple passes and dude is a hustler.
Glad he cleared waivers.

 

[PhillyRam]

What I saw with Norton .....was an immovable NT, that's normally eating 2 OL'ers @ the same time still keeping his head up looking to put a size 12 hand on the ball in the air.

If we have a NT eating up two OL, then teams are in serious trouble.

 

[Memento]

Norton had a good preseason.......as you said, stout in the trenches but flashed some athleticism as well. Knocked down a couple passes and dude is a hustler.
Glad he cleared waivers.

Yeah, the thing I really noticed with "Big" Bill Norton wasn't just his size or the fact that he knew when the QBs were throwing the ball and getting his hands up. The absolute hustle and pursuit, even when a big guy like him normally wouldn't be anywhere near the play. Hell, he showed more pursuit than Hill-Green on a defensive play (believe it was against the Saints, third quarter, if memory serves); Norton ended up bringing the ball carried down, all because he never gave up on the play. One of our UDFA linebackers in Hill-Green completely gave up on that play (and it was why I gave up on him), and Norton was busting his ass to bring him down.

Absolutely love this kid as a potential backup nose tackle to Poona, even more than Hamilton and Keenan. He has the size, IQ, and, yes, the heart to be very successful in this league.

 

[So Ram]

Yeah, the thing I really noticed with "Big" Bill Norton wasn't just his size or the fact that he knew when the QBs were throwing the ball and getting his hands up. The absolute hustle and pursuit, even when a big guy like him normally wouldn't be anywhere near the play. Hell, he showed more pursuit than Hill-Green on a defensive play (believe it was against the Saints, third quarter, if memory serves); Norton ended up bringing the ball carried down, all because he never gave up on the play. One of our UDFA linebackers in Hill-Green completely gave up on that play (and it was why I gave up on him), and Norton was busting his ass to bring him down.

Absolutely love this kid as a potential backup nose tackle to Poona, even more than Hamilton and Keenan. He has the size, IQ, and, yes, the heart to be very successful in this league.

Well - what I can say is Dedich will be important to The Rams future as well.
Think of all The Rams Free Agents next season? One game at a time.

 

[BonifayRam]

Well - what I can say is Dedich will be important to The Rams future as well.
Think of all The Rams Free Agents next season? One game at a time.

How much of his right hand is functioning & and how much is long term damage?

 

[Psycho_X]

How much of his right hand is functioning & and how much is long term damage?

From what I've seen stated it was simply a broken bone in his hand from something falling on it and it was not considered a long term issue. I'm guessing it's mostly mended and the additional 4 weeks on IR will be enough to get him back. That'll be 3 months post accident.

 

[tomas]

Who did we lose that we didn't want to lose?

They traded TE Mark Redman, Redman smooth route runner good hands and good run blocker If Higbee gets hurt or any of the other tight ends get hurt they will regret trading Mark Redman.

 

[fearsomefour]

If we have a NT eating up two OL, then teams are in serious trouble.

Poona

 

[PhillyRam]

Poona

Agree thst he can, but will teams committ two guys to Ford? Can't see how if Donald & Garrett are on the field.

 

[André]

Any more news on Jamie Sheriff? Is he joining the ps and, if so, who's getting cut?

 

[den-the-coach]

Any more news on Jamie Sheriff? Is he joining the ps and, if so, who's getting cut?

They will announce the cut once Sheriff passes the physical. I am hoping Tanner Ingle is the one released. He was just awful in preseason IMHO.,

 

[JonRam99]

Agree thst he can, but will teams committ two guys to Ford? Can't see how if Donald & Garrett are on the field.

correctamundo -- they can't >

 

[tomas]

Yeah, the thing I really noticed with "Big" Bill Norton wasn't just his size or the fact that he knew when the QBs were throwing the ball and getting his hands up. The absolute hustle and pursuit, even when a big guy like him normally wouldn't be anywhere near the play. Hell, he showed more pursuit than Hill-Green on a defensive play (believe it was against the Saints, third quarter, if memory serves); Norton ended up bringing the ball carried down, all because he never gave up on the play. One of our UDFA linebackers in Hill-Green completely gave up on that play (and it was why I gave up on him), and Norton was busting his ass to bring him down.

Absolutely love this kid as a potential backup nose tackle to Poona, even more than Hamilton and Keenan. He has the size, IQ, and, yes, the heart to be very successful in this league.

Norton can take on double teams without getting bowled over; he could find his way into a Rams D-line rotation and 53-man roster. I like him better than Ty Hamilton, who's a 4th-round pick they don't want to give up on.

 

[BonifayRam]

From what I've seen stated it was simply a broken bone in his hand from something falling on it and it was not considered a long term issue. I'm guessing it's mostly mended and the additional 4 weeks on IR will be enough to get him back. That'll be 3 months post accident.

Thanks Psyc !

Thats would be the first details I have heard since it was disclosed the injury was to his ball hiking right hand.

Its my opinion that Justin Dedich is our future starting OC next season with Dylan McMahon (main back up) & Beaux Limmer (Emergency back up) 2027 MR53 reserves. All 3 of these OC are under contract next season @ economy costs.