July 28, 2005
Windsor Ontario's O.J. Atogwe, a former standout in the Ontario Varsity Football League and recent 3rd round draft pick of St. Louis, has signed a three-year contract with the Rams. Veteran lineman Tom Nutten, who grew up and began playing football in Magog, Quebec, signed a one-year deal.
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Atogwe Signs Three-Year Deal
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
By Nick Wagoner -- Staff Writer
With one day before the official start of training camp, the Rams signed safety Oshiomogho Atogwe to a three-year contract Wednesday.
The rookie out of Stanford is expected to compete immediately for one of the starting safety spots in the Rams' secondary. As it stands, Adam Archuleta and rookie Jerome Carter will enter camp as the safeties, but at least one of those positions remains wide open.
Carter, who was the first rookie to sign (doing so on April 28), got a leg up on Atogwe at the team's June mini-camp. Because classes were not done at Stanford yet, Atogwe missed those workouts, allowing Carter the chance to shine.
Others in the mix for that position include Michael Stone, Michael Hawthorne, Mike Furrey and perhaps Ronald Bartell, who will likely play cornerback, but could slide to safety eventually.
Atogwe said in April that he looks forward to the competition.
"I feel like they brought in a lot of DB's for a reason," Atogwe said. "Competition will end up bringing out the best players with whoever can stand the heat. I feel like it's good for the team."
In his time at Stanford, Atogwe made 241 tackles. His signing leaves the Rams with five unsigned picks including first-rounder Alex Barron, Bartell and sixth-round choices punter Reggie Hodges and receiver Dante Ridgeway.
Rams Sign G Nütten to One Year Deal
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
ST. LOUIS - G Tom Nütten has signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams, the team announced today.
Nütten will be entering his eighth NFL season and sixth with the Rams in 2005. The Western Michigan product played in eight games for the Rams last year, starting six at left guard after sitting out the 2003 season.
Nütten played for the Rams from 1998-2002 before signing a free agent contract with the New York Jets in 2003 and retiring prior to the start of the regular season. The Rams signed him last year on August 20.
For his career, Nütten has played in 69 games, starting 63 in the regular season, and has started all nine postseason contests he has appeared in.
Canadians Atogwe and Nutten Sign Contracts With Rams
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Atogwe Signs Three-Year Deal
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
By Nick Wagoner -- Staff Writer
With one day before the official start of training camp, the Rams signed safety Oshiomogho Atogwe to a three-year contract Wednesday.
The rookie out of Stanford is expected to compete immediately for one of the starting safety spots in the Rams' secondary. As it stands, Adam Archuleta and rookie Jerome Carter will enter camp as the safeties, but at least one of those positions remains wide open.
Carter, who was the first rookie to sign (doing so on April 28), got a leg up on Atogwe at the team's June mini-camp. Because classes were not done at Stanford yet, Atogwe missed those workouts, allowing Carter the chance to shine.
Others in the mix for that position include Michael Stone, Michael Hawthorne, Mike Furrey and perhaps Ronald Bartell, who will likely play cornerback, but could slide to safety eventually.
Atogwe said in April that he looks forward to the competition.
"I feel like they brought in a lot of DB's for a reason," Atogwe said. "Competition will end up bringing out the best players with whoever can stand the heat. I feel like it's good for the team."
In his time at Stanford, Atogwe made 241 tackles. His signing leaves the Rams with five unsigned picks including first-rounder Alex Barron, Bartell and sixth-round choices punter Reggie Hodges and receiver Dante Ridgeway.
Rams Sign G Nütten to One Year Deal
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
ST. LOUIS - G Tom Nütten has signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams, the team announced today.
Nütten will be entering his eighth NFL season and sixth with the Rams in 2005. The Western Michigan product played in eight games for the Rams last year, starting six at left guard after sitting out the 2003 season.
Nütten played for the Rams from 1998-2002 before signing a free agent contract with the New York Jets in 2003 and retiring prior to the start of the regular season. The Rams signed him last year on August 20.
For his career, Nütten has played in 69 games, starting 63 in the regular season, and has started all nine postseason contests he has appeared in.