A smart team would then assume his 3rd round contract if he’s on the roster on opening day. You can’t claim someone on waivers and then move them to the practice squad. I doubt any team will want to pick up his contract at this point partially because he’s got an ankle injury and mostly because he put up a lot of bad tape in the preseason. Rams wanted him to claim a spot and gave him plenty of opportunities and he just wasn’t among the best on the roster. A smart first year offensive line coach would value ability over contract status and keep the best for the roster.