Clay Matthews, Eric Weddle bring versatility to Rams’ defense

Clay Matthews, Eric Weddle bring versatility to Rams’ defense

For the first time since he was a rookie, Clay Matthews must spend the offseason acquainting himself with a new team.

The 33-year-old spent 10 years with the Green Bay Packers until he signed with the Rams in March. Meeting new teammates, studying a new game plan, even navigating where to park were details Matthews learned quickly.

“When I first got here, I definitely wasn’t comfortable,” Matthews said. “But as far as five weeks in, I mean, everyone has brought me up to speed.”

The Rams met Monday for the first of 10 days of organized team activities, also called OTAs, part of the third phase of voluntary offseason workouts. For Matthews it was a chance to bond with teammates as the Rams offense and defense faced each other in 11-on-11 drills without live contact.

Matthews, a six-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro and Super Bowl champion in 2010, said he likely will serve primarily as an outside linebacker, but his role could be more flexible on pass-rush and third-down plays.

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