{
  "id": 4692502,
  "title": "Rams sign preseason standout Dean Connors to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rams-sign-preseason-standout-dean-connors-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:44:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-sign-preseason-standout-dean-184403240.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dean Connors, the Los Angeles Rams' standout rookie running back from the preseason, has returned to the team after being waived and then cleared through waivers. According to Mike Garafolo, the Rams have signed Connors to their practice squad, marking their first reported signing of the day. This move fills one of the 16 available spots on the practice squad. Connors, who gained significant attention for his performances in preseason games, including three touchdown catches, is returning to Woodland Hills with the team.",
  "summary": "The Rams managed to bring back Dean Connors after he cleared waivers, keeping the undrafted rookie on the practice squad.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Rams sign Dean Connors to practice squad.",
    "Connors, preseason standout, returns after being waived.",
    "Practice squad spot filled with 16 available."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}