The Panthers waived Yeast from the active roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Yeast was signed to the Panthers' 53-man roster from the practice squad Sept. 24 after being let go by the Rams on Sept. 14. He played just seven snaps on special teams in Week 4 against the Bengals and was a healthy scratch for Week 5 against the Bears. Assuming he clear waivers, Yeast could stick around and return to the Panthers' practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.
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Panthers' Russ Yeast: Joins active roster
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Yeast was signed to the 53-man roster from the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Yeast's move to the active roster coincides with Jordan Fuller (hamstring) being placed on IR. The former will now take on a depth role in Carolina's secondary, with Nick Scott expected to take over the starting duties at strong safety.
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Russ Yeast: Let go by Rams
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The Rams waived Yeast on Saturday.
Despite starting in nine regular-season games for the Rams last season, Yeast played just one defensive snap in Week 1 against the Lions. Should he clear waivers, the 2022 seventh-round pick will look to join a team in need of depth in the secondary.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: May remain without starting role
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Yeast has seen work at safety and slot corner during training camp but isn't the favorite to land either role, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Yeast opened the 2023 campaign as a starter at safety for the Rams but failed to keep the job after the team's Week 10 bye. With Jordan Fuller now in Carolina, he was expected to have a chance to return to the top of the depth chart, but the emergence of Quentin Lake and the signing of Kamren Curl will likely relegate Yates to a backup role, while Cobie Durant is expected to earn top slot duties.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Loses starting role mid-season
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Yeast recorded 61 tackles (37 solo) and five passes defended during the 2023 regular season over 17 games played.
Yeast was relegated mostly to special teams in 2022, but he had a strong training camp and earned a role as a starting safety to begin 2023. Despite beginning the year as a starter, Yeast reverted to a backup behind Jordan Fuller and Quentin Lake after a Week 10 bye, failing to eclipse a 45 percent snap share in all but two games the rest of the way. Fuller is an unrestricted free agent after the season, so Yeast, who still has two years left on his rookie deal, may get another chance to earn a role as a starter if Fuller doesn't return.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Back at minicamp
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Yeast (chest) was spotted participating in the Rams' minicamp practice Tuesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Yeast suffered a pulmonary contusion Jan. 8 during the Rams' season finale, but he has since had the offseason to move past the issue. The 2022 seventh-round pick was working alongside fellow safeties Jordan Fuller and Quentin Lake throughout minicamp. During training camp and the preseason, the Kansas State product will compete with Lake for the second starting safety position alongside Fuller.
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Yeast (chest) won't return to Sunday's game at Seattle.
Prior to his departure in the first half, Yeast racked up three tackles while working in place of typical starting free safety Nick Scott (shoulder). Quentin Lake will take on more reps at the position alongside Taylor Rapp for the rest of Week 18
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Rams' Russ Yeast: Packs bags for Los Angeles
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The Rams selected Yeast in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 253rd overall.
Yeast began his college career at cornerback for Louisville in 2017 before moving to safety in 2019. He's the definition of a tweener at 5-foot-11, 192 pounds, and he's probably not fast enough to play at outside cornerback after running a 4.56 40-yard dash. Still, he retains impressive instincts in coverage, as he posted 48 tackles, 14 pass breakups and four interceptions over 13 games as a senior at Kansas State, meaning he play in the slot at the NFL level.
