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Watts

The cause of the violation is not yet clear, but already being a bit player, Watt is a player the Rams could easily now rid themselves of. Watts’ NFL value is on special teams, where he recorded six tackles last season.

A special teamer, Watts spent the first four games of the season on the suspended list after violating the league’s policy against substance abuse.

With Tre Mason (ankle) missing practice all week, Watts gives the Rams insurance. Watts will be the No. 3 running back if active.

Watts served a four-game suspension to open the season and appeared in one game, making one tackle on nine special teams snaps. The Rams could choose to simply hold onto him or cut bait. It doesn’t make a difference. Watts hasn’t shown anything at the NFL level to warrant another chance.

Watts mixed in a bit even before Zac Stacy’s calf injury. After Stacy left, he was the clear-cut complement to new feature back Benny Cunningham. Watts, a UDFA out of Tulsa, would be a desperation 14- and 16-team kind of fantasy add if Stacy ends up missing time.