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Roster sign 18 free agents who must defy the odds of making the roster
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams signed 18 undrafted free agents after the 2026 NFL Draft, offering overlooked college players a chance to make the roster. These players will compete against established stars for a spot on the team.
Key points
- Los Angeles Rams signed 18 undrafted free agents
- Signings occurred after the 2026 NFL Draft
- Players include small-school standouts and Power Five role players
- Competition includes established stars and high-round picks
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WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. – The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with 18 undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft, giving a group of overlooked college players a chance to prove themselves on a roster built to win another Super Bowl.
The team announced the signings on Monday, a mix of small-school standouts and Power Five role players who heard their names go uncalled over the three-day draft. For each of them, the path to a 53-man roster runs directly through a stable of established stars and recent high-round picks.
That reality is not lost on the newcomers.
Each year, standouts on their college teams fail to hear their names called on draft day. Nonetheless, each undrafted free agent has an opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
The year's crop includes Texas quarterback Matthew Caldwell (6-foot-4, 209 pounds), who threw for 3,700 yards as a senior but went unselected in a deep quarterback class. He joins a quarterback room led by starter Matthew Stafford, with veteran Stetson Bennett and 2026 first-round pick Ty Simpson already on the depth chart.
Houston running back Dean Connors (6-0, 206) faces a backfield that features Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and veteran Ronnie Rivers. At tight end, Arkansas’ Rohan Jones (6-3, 242) and Syracuse’s Dan Villari (6-4, 245) must impress to see snaps behind returning starter , , and second-round pick, Max Klare.
Q&A
Who are the 18 undrafted free agents signed by the Los Angeles Rams?
The specific names of the 18 undrafted free agents have not been disclosed in the announcement.
What challenges do undrafted free agents face in making the Rams' roster?
Undrafted free agents must compete against established stars and high-round draft picks to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.
When did the Los Angeles Rams announce the signing of these free agents?
The Rams announced the signings on Monday following the 2026 NFL Draft.