Dedich (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve with a designation to return by the Rams on Sunday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
The offensive guard passed a physical Aug. 24 after dealing with a hand injury but still wore a wrap on the injured hand during practice. This move indicates that the Rams' coaches don't yet think he's ready for game action, as Dedich will now have to sit the first four games of the 2026 campaign. He should return to a reserve role once he's healthy.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Passes physical
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Dedich (hand) passed his physical Monday.
The result indicates that the backup guard is ready to return to practice as the Rams' final preseason game approaches Thursday. Dedich was placed on the active/non-football injury list in late July. The third-year pro's return bolsters LA's offensive-line depth, as Dedich started 10 games, regular season and postseason, across his first two NFL campaigns.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Gets closer to return
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Dedich (hand) is getting closer to a possible return, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Coach Sean McVay said that Dedich could put on a cast and participate in practice, but the overall go-ahead on any return will be determined by the training staff. The offensive lineman has not practiced since being placed on the active/non-football injury list in late July. Dedich could see limited participation very soon, which could significantly bolster the Rams' offensive line depth heading into the regular season.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Tending to hand issue
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Dedich was placed on the Rams' active/non-football injury list Sunday due to a hand injury he suffered around July 4, Brock Vierra of USA Today reports.
The full details of Dedich's injury are still unknown, and it's still not clear how long he's expected to be unavailable. Until he's healthy enough to get back into the mix, 2024 sixth-rounder Beaux Limmer could get more consideration as a depth option on the interior of the offensive line.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Lands on NFI list
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The Rams placed Dedich (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury Sunday.
Dedich is unable to participate in practice until he's fully healthy and will be limited to sideline work until then. Once he's good to go, the 25-year-old should serve as the team's backup right guard behind Kevin Dotson.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Back on field for OTAs
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Dedich (illness) is taking part in the Rams' offseason training activities.
Dedich missed Los Angeles' divisional-round loss to the Eagles last season due to an illness, but he is now past the issue. The USC product started in three of the 13 regular-season games in which he appeared as a rookie last year and is slated for a backup role at guard for the coming campaign.
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Rams' Justin Dedich: Won't play versus Eagles
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Dedich (illness) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Eagles
Dedich appeared in 13 games this regular season for the Rams, including three starts. While the undrafted rookie out of USC hasn't been in the starting lineup as of late, he'll be unavailable to step in as a reserve during Los Angeles' second playoff game. Meanwhile, Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson will start at left and right guard, respectively.
