Rams place starting safety on IR

The long list of Rams starters either out or on injured reserve for the team’s season finale grew one player longer on Saturday as Los Angeles placed safety Nick Scott on IR to end the season, according to the team’s official Twitter account. Scott had started every game of the season up to this point.

Scott suffered a shoulder injury two days ago in practice, separate from the stinger he sustained in the Rams’ loss to their cross-town rivals last week. Head coach Sean McVay was the one who informed the media that the shoulder issue will prevent Scott from completing a fully healthy season.

In Scott’s absence, rookie seventh-round pick Russ Yeast will earn the first start of his career next to Taylor Rapp. Yeast started the season as a core special teamer but earned more playing time on defense as the season progressed. His first start will occur in his 15th NFL appearance.

The Rams made two more roster moves in preparation for their season-ending matchup in Seattle. Practice squad tight end Jared Pinkney has been signed to the active roster, taking Scott’s spot in the 53-man group. The Rams also promoted defensive back T.J. Carter from the practice squad as their last standard game-day elevation of the year.