St. Louis Rams News

There was plenty of worry over the state of the St. Louis Rams after it was revealed on day one of the NFL free agency free-for-all that versatile lineman Rodger Saffold signed a deal with the Oakland Raiders .

That reputation landed him a five-year, $50 million contract with the St. Louis Rams back in 2012.

NFL free agency has been open for what seems like weeks, thanks to big names like Darrelle Revis finding new homes , but things are actually still in the infancy stages as plenty of major names have yet to put ink to paper with a team.

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles is taken down by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree and St. Louis Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald during the game at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo.

According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, NFL teams spent more than $1 billion dishing contracts in the first 24 hours of unfettered free agency.

The Washington Redskins announced early in the free agency period that former Cardinals WR Andre Roberts agreed to a 4-year, $16 million deal.

Offensive lineman Rodger Saffold, who agreed to a five-year contract worth a maximum of $42.5 million, failed his physical and won't be joining the Raiders, the club announced Wednesday night.

It's not exactly the kind of news that will get fans excited but the New England Patriots are scheduled to meet with guard Shelley Smith, a target of the New York Giants who spent last season with the St. Louis Rams, according to NJ.com reporter Jordan Raanan.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith celebrates as he scores the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the Panthers 29-23 playoff victory over the Rams on January 10, 2004.

Flushed with a salary cap that increased $10 million to $133 million, NFL teams reacted with a frenzy when the bell rung at 3 pm Central time Tuesday, signaling the start of Oct 20, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold on the sidelines in the third quarter.

Oct 6, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert throws against the St. Louis Rams during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome.

The free agent visits have started for the Buffalo Bills, and the team has zeroed in on two players that would supplement their roster if it goes their way.

Alterraun Verner. Cortland Finnegan. Antonio Cromartie. With a young secondary plagued by inconsistency and injury in 2013, it is difficult to argue with the idea that signing a talented veteran cornerback would improve the Rams' defense.

The first day of free agency usually starts off as a very exciting time for most fans around the league, regardless of their respective team.

Finnegan's release adds to the talent pool of a deep free agent cornerbacks class - the position the Steelers are allegedly looking to bolster this free agency period.

In this Sept. 22, 2013, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford during the third quarter of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas.

Former St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold will be joining the Oakland Raiders as a free agent.

Alicia Sacramone and Brady Quinn had been dating since 2007. It took seven long years to take the decision for them both to get married.

If you thought the Raiders were going to turn the corner any time soon, think again.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins intercepts a pass intended for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson in a football game between the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana Sunday December 12, 2010.