Rams Promote Lampkin, Waive Bachman, Connors to IR
The Los Angeles Rams made several roster moves on Tuesday, including elevating cornerback Cam Lampkin from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Los Angeles Rams promoted cornerback Cam Lampkin from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and cut receiver Alex Bachman and tight end Garrett Nelson. The team also placed cornerback Dean Connors on injured reserve after he broke his hand in Week 8.
Why it matters
Connors' injury opened a spot on the active roster, and the moves give depth to a secondary that lost a player to injury. The changes reflect the team's ongoing evaluation of its practice squad and depth options during the regular season.
Lampkin, a 25-year-old former undrafted free agent, has appeared in six career games, all with the Rams, and logged five special-teams snaps this season. Bachman, 30, has five career receptions for 43 yards, while the team's replacement for Connors remains unannounced.
The players
Los Angeles Rams
The NFL franchise based in Los Angeles, which has built its roster through draft picks, undrafted free agents and practice-squad development.
Sean McVay
The head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, who oversees personnel decisions and game planning for the franchise.
Cam Lampkin
A 25-year-old cornerback and former undrafted free agent who has spent his career with the Rams.
Dean Connors
A Rams cornerback placed on injured reserve after breaking his hand in Week 8.
The details
Sean McVay made the roster moves on Tuesday. Connors broke his hand in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and was placed on injured reserve.
Timeline
Week 8: Dean Connors breaks his hand in the Rams' win over the Chargers.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Rams announce roster moves, including Lampkin's promotion.
Season Trajectory
Practice-squad elevations under NFL rules let teams add depth during the season without giving up roster spots permanently. The Rams are using that flexibility to replace an injured defensive back while keeping a young player in the program.
The roster change adds Lampkin to the active 53-man group, which affects who is available on Sundays and on special teams. Fantasy managers tracking Rams depth should note that Connors is out for the rest of the regular season on injured reserve.
The takeaway
Practice-squad elevations are a quick way for teams to fill injury gaps, and players like Lampkin often get their first real opportunities this way. Readers following the Rams should watch which practice-squad player fills the open roster spot next.
Further reading
For more on the team's depth chart, see the Football section.
