The Los Angeles Rams were able to bring back a familiar face by re-signing cornerback Donte Deayon to a one-year deal, per the NFL’s transaction wire. He originally was a restricted free agent but was not tendered at the beginning of the new league year.
The Rams have experienced some major turnover to their roster in free agency and are left with a notable voids to fill, especially win the defensive side of the ball. Although the departure of linebackers Cory Littleton and Dante Fowler Jr. dealt a critical blow, they did do some damage control by bringing back defensive tackle Michael Brockers.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles also parted ways with cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman in an effort to shore up some extra cap space for the offseason. As a result, it seems they were hoping to add some quality depth in the secondary by bringing back Deayon.
Deayon signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2016 campaign coming out of Boise State. He was waived by the Giants after three seasons and subsequently signed with the Rams’ practice squad where he would eventually work his way on to the active roster during the 2019 NFL season.
He took to social media to express his excitement to be back with the Rams:
#GoodEatz #LARams #Blessed pic.twitter.com/aXwxPR31Di
— Donte Deayon (@AyoItsND) March 30, 2020
The 26-year-old saw limited action last season and was only able to register three tackles on 43 defensive snaps. Fortunately, all the notable losses to the roster this offseason has seemingly given him another opportunity to etch out an integral role for himself moving forward.
The departure of Robey-Coleman has left the starting nickel job up for grabs going into training camp. Deayon will undoubtedly be among those competing for it alongside cornerbacks David Long Jr. and Darious Williams.
Although Deayon will have his work cut out getting the starting nod given his lack of playing time thus far, the Rams are still optimistic that he can at least provide some much-needed depth in the secondary and on special teams.
