Rams roster moves Connors and Neal elevated
The Los Angeles Rams made two practice-squad elevations ahead of Week 3 that alter short-term game-day personnel for Sunday Night Football.
RB Dean Connors and ILB Elias Neal were listed on the team’s roster post as activated via standard elevations, which the reporting summarizes from Heavy – Los Angeles Rams.
Key Takeaways
- Rams roster moves elevated RB Dean Connors and ILB Elias Neal to the active roster for Week 3 against the Denver Broncos.
- Both players were activated from the practice squad using standard elevations listed in the team X roster post.
- The elevations add short-term depth and likely special teams options rather than signaling permanent roster changes.
- The moves change immediate game-day substitution options for Sunday Night Football.
Rams roster moves alter RB depth chart
Dean Connors’ elevation provides the Rams with an extra running-back option on game day as a depth addition.
The standard elevation label indicates a temporary activation most commonly tied to special teams and situational offensive snaps.
His snaps and role will depend on game script and immediate personnel needs rather than reflecting a roster promotion.
Elias Neal inside linebacker depth chart impact
Elias Neal’s standard elevation places him into the inside linebacker rotation as a short-term roster option.
That designation also typically includes special teams responsibilities on game day.
Neal offers positional flexibility within sub-packages and added depth should injuries or matchup needs require rotation.
Roster elevation rules and roster context table
| Player | Position | Elevation Type | Immediate roster context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Connors | Running back | Activated from Practice Squad | Short-term depth behind the RB group and special teams candidate |
| Elias Neal | Inside linebacker | Activated from Practice Squad (Standard Elevation) | Rotational linebacker depth with likely special teams duties |
NFC West implications and Rams roster construction
The Week 3 elevations modestly adjust the Rams’ available personnel at running back and inside linebacker for the matchup with the Denver Broncos.
These short-term additions provide the coaching staff flexible options for late-game substitutions and special teams without triggering broader roster changes.
