Rams Safety Eric Weddle Calls Return To NFL ‘Craziest Story Ever’
Feb 12, 2022, 8:26 PM
Eric Weddle #20 of the Los Angeles Rams speaks to the media during a practice for Super Bowl LVI at at California Lutheran University on February 11, 2022 in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes and current Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle described his return to the NFL as “the craziest story ever.”
After playing 13 seasons in the league, the former Utah standout retired from the NFL in 2020.
Before Los Angeles began its postseason run, the Rams brought Weddle out of retirement and onto their roster in hopes the veteran player could help them play for a championship.
On Sunday, February 13, the Rams will play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
Weddle detailed his comeback to KSLSports.com and said he hopes to help the Rams make the dream of a Super Bowl title a reality.
"This is the craziest story ever. So I've already won." – @weddlesbeard on his return to the NFL this postseason 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RamsHouse #GoUtes #SuperBowl @kslsports pic.twitter.com/CIobvsKrJC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 13, 2022
Before retiring two years ago, Weddle had posted career statistics of 1235 tackles, 30 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, 41 tackles for loss, 5 touchdowns, 8 forced fumbles, and seven fumble recoveries.
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In three games this postseason, Weddle had recorded 13 total tackles and six solo tackles.
Super Bowl LVI will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, February 13.
Kickoff for Super Bowl LVI is slated for 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
