Rams Place Greg Zuerlein On IR
- Updated: December 20, 2017
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein has been placed on the injured reserve due to a back injury.
Surprise setback for Super Bowl contender: Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein – aka “Legatron” – is being placed on IR with a back injury and team is signing former Penn St kicker Sam Ficken, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 20, 2017
Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.
Losing Greg Zuerlein for the season is a huge blow to the Rams. He made 38-of-40 field goals, 44-46 extra points. Was pretty much a sure-thing when Rams needed him.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 20, 2017
Thiry reported further information on the news.
Rams coach Sean McVay says that Greg Zuerlein will have surgery tomorrow. McVay says he could not stand up straight Sunday, that it was amazing Zuerlein was able to “gut through” that game.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 21, 2017
This is a major blow to the Rams has Zuerlein is one of the most consistent kickers in the league. As more information surfaces on the Rams and their injury news, we will keep you up to date.
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