Rams DL C.J. Ah You is out for the season after tearing his ACL
He will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Ah You, formerly a defensive end, had played well inside after the team lost Adam Carriker and Gary Gibson earlier in the season. Victor Adeyanju figures to see more work as Ah You's replacement.
As expected, Brandon Gibson ran as the Rams' first-team split end at Wednesday's practice.
Coach Steve Spagnuolo wouldn't commit to Gibson as his new starter opposite Donnie Avery on Monday, but there's no question that he will be. St. Louis' other options are special teamer Ruvell Martin, newly signed Jordan Kent, and Danny Amendola, who only plays in the slot. Gibson is a better pickup in dynasty than re-draft leagues, but he'll start for the rest of 2009.
Rams signed WR Jordan Kent, formerly of the Seahawks.
A freakish athlete with raw receiving skills, Kent has experience in a West Coast offense from his time with Mike Holmgren. He's a long shot for fantasy value, but Dynasty leaguers should monitor his progress with the Rams.
Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo wouldn't commit to starting WR Brandon Gibson this week.
"I'm not ready to say that, but there can be an argument for that," Spagnuolo said. With Keenan Burton out for the season, the Spags doesn't have many options. Danny Amendola and Ruvell Martin are the other candidates to start opposite Donnie Avery, but Gibson makes the most sense. The rookie remains a solid pickup in deep leagues.
Rams rookie WR Brandon Gibson is expected to start across from Donnie Avery now that Keenan Burton (knee) is out for the season.
Gibson was impressive in Week 10 -- the first significant action of his career. He was targeted a team-high nine times and came up with seven catches for 93 yards. "I think we found a really good receiver there," said Marc Bulger. Expect some inconsistency out of Gibson, but he's worth an add in most leagues. He's an especially attractive addition in dynasty leagues.
Rams placed WR Keenan Burton on injured reserve with a torn right patellar tendon, ending his season.
Rookie Brandon Gibson, coming off a 93-yard game, will move into the every-down receiver position opposite Donnie Avery. Burton proved this year that he lacks the talent and separation skills to be a long-term starter. With a cheap contract, he'll return in 2010 to compete for a substitute role.
Keenan Burton is expected to land on injured reserve after suffering a patella injury in the Rams' Week 10 loss to the Saints.
Burton went down in the first quarter when he tripped over his own feet and landed awkwardly. He'll become the third Rams wide receiver to land on IR following Laurent Robinson and Brooks Foster. Burton had 18 catches in the four games leading up to Sunday and his absence will open up more chances for rookie talent Brandon Gibson.
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