Grading the Eric Weddle, Dante Fowler Jr. signings by Rams

Doug Farrar grades Eric Weddle, Dante Fowler Jr. signings by Rams

WEDDLE-
Still one of the better versatile safeties in the league at age 34, Weddle can’t patrol the full field like he used to, but he can read receivers and runners as well as anyone in the league. This is a low-money deal for a team in need of smart, consistent safety play to put its defense over the top, and if Weddle is playing in the Super Bowl next February as a result, don’t be too surprised.

Grade: A

FOWLER
Traded from Jacksonville to give the Rams a boost as edge-rusher for the stretch run, Fowler now re-signs with his newer team. He put up four sacks and 30 total pressures (per PFF) during his time in Wade Phillips’ defense, and while the team will need to augment his efforts in free agency and the draft, Fowler’s a good re-addition—and given the value of the contract, the Rams clearly see potential here.

Grade: B

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