Rams sign Eric Weddle to two-year deal

A fast-moving Friday will include Eric Weddle landing with a third NFL team. The veteran safety will sign with the Rams, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zreibec. The Rams confirmed this transaction. Weddle will join the defending NFC champions, who may now be set to let Lamarcus Joyner walk as a free agent. This is a two-year pact worth $10.5M and one that could be worth up to $12.5M, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Rapoport added Weddle will receive $5.25M fully guaranteed. Weddle had a visit scheduled with the Rams and received 11 offers since the Ravens released him earlier this week, and Albert Breer of SI.com reported Weddle was at the Rams’ facility on Friday. The 34-year-old safety will be the latest addition to a star-studded roster, albeit one that could take some hits in free agency. Joyner is a free agent after playing 2018 on the franchise tag. A six-time Pro Bowler -- including three straight berths with the Ravens -- Weddle will join John Johnson on Los Angeles’ back line. The longtime San Diego

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