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How Eric Weddle went from retirement to Super Bowl starter in 4 1⁄2 weeks

Eric Weddle bad been happily retired for two years, living in the northern suburbs of San Diego, coaching the 12-and-under Rancho Bernardo Broncos football team and playing cutthroat five-on-five pickup basketball once or twice a week.

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Rams plan for Eric Weddle to play every snap, be the signal caller in Super Bowl LVI

Even with Taylor Rapp set to return, Eric Weddle is expected to play every snap and be the Rams' signal caller on Sunday

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Andrew Whitworth says Eric Weddle is always working: ‘This guy lives in the facility’

Andrew Whitworth says Eric Weddle is at the Rams' facility from 5 am to midnight. "He might as well just put a bed in here."

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Tom Krasovic: Eric Weddle rides Kobe Bryant's words, own game toward Super Bowl

SAN DIEGO — At the end of Eric Weddle's run with the Chargers, he got some advice from Kobe Bryant.

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Report: Eric Weddle to be Rams’ defensive signal caller in Super Bowl

Eric Weddle's story just keeps getting better. He's now expected to be the Rams' defensive signal caller in the Super Bowl.

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Eric Weddle jokes about playing Tee Higgins in Super Bowl after drafting him in fantasy football

Eric Weddle watched a lot of Tee Higgins this season after drafting him in fantasy football 😂

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Best Rams moments from Super Bowl LVI Opening Night

Jarvis Landry surprises Odell Beckham Jr., Cooper Kupp shares a moment with a kid reporter and Eric Weddle jokes about his athleticism

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Ron Cook: Defensive lineman Aaron Donald is the best NFL player Pitt has produced

Now that it's Super Bowl LVI week, you're going to hear a lot about Aaron Donald. NBC's Cris Collinsworth has called him the best player in the NFL. Many others will gush about Donald, who has his Los Angeles Rams just one win against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday night from…

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Eric Weddle hopes his Hollywood story has a super ending with Rams

LOS ANGELES — Eric Weddle seemed perfectly content with his decision to retire after the 2019 season, his 13-year career as an NFL safety giving way to a less stressed life filled with pickup basketball games, coaching his son's football team and shuttling his three daughters to and from basketball,…

Los Angeles Times

For Eric Weddle, It Was (Apparently) Never Over

In a three-week span, the safety went from the comforts of retirement to Super Bowl LVI. Here’s how it happened.

Sports Illustrated

Eric Weddle makes it clear Super Bowl LVI will be his last NFL game ever

Eric Weddle is sure Super Bowl LVI will be his last game in the NFL. "There will be no comebacks."

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Sean McVay ‘not surprised’ by Eric Weddle’s immediate impact for Rams in the postseason

Eric Weddle has performed remarkably for the Rams since coming out of retirement and Sean McVay isn't surprised by the results thus far.

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Eric Weddle was mic’d up for Rams’ win that punched ticket to Super Bowl

Eric Weddle is once again a leader for the Rams and he celebrated with everyone after their win over the 49ers

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Rams snap counts: Weddle doesn’t miss a play, Michel out-snaps Akers in NFC Championship

Eric Weddle played every snap against the 49ers. Sony Michel earned more playing time than Cam Akers. See the full snap-count breakdown here

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MMQB: How the Bengals and Rams Punched Their Tickets to Super Bowl LVI

Joe Burrow admits he may have been surprised at the start of the season, but not anymore. Plus, Eric Weddle relays Aaron Donald’s message.

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Eric Weddle went from retired to Rams’ leading tackler in NFC title game

Eric Weddle was retired for two seasons, but he came back to play for the Rams and just led them in tackles in the NFC title game

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Rams activate Ernest Jones, promote Eric Weddle from practice squad

The Rams made several roster moves Saturday, activating Ernest Jones and promoting Eric Weddle – among others

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Watch: Eric Weddle and Tom Brady had a funny exchange after Rams beat Bucs

Eric Weddle and Tom Brady had a funny chat on the field after the Rams beat the Bucs on Sunday

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Tom Krasovic: Bills' touchback aided Chiefs' comeback in playoff stunner

A friendly suggestion if you count any Buffalo Bills fans among your friends and family.

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Rams-Bucs snap counts: Weddle vaults Burgess, Akers owns RB split over Michel

Eric Weddle wasn't technically a starting safety, but he played considerably more than Terrell Burgess

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Eric Weddle’s unnecessary roughness penalty happened at the right time for Rams

Eric Weddle's unsportsmanlike contact penalty happened at a most opportune time for the Rams.

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Rams activate Eric Weddle and Blake Countess from practice squad

The Rams are once again bringing Eric Weddle and Blake Countess up from the practice squad for Sunday's game

Los Angeles Times

'He's a freak': Inside Odell Beckham Jr.'s trick pass, other big plays from Rams' win

LOS ANGELES — The Rams manhandled the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC wild-card game Monday night, their 34-11 victory before 70,625 in SoFi Stadium earning them a berth in the divisional round against the defending Super Bowl-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a $500,000 bonus for star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

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Rams-Cardinals inactives: Van Jefferson, James Conner active

The Cardinals will have both James Conner and Chase Edmonds, while Van Jefferson is also active for the Rams – as is Eric Weddle.

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Rams promote Eric Weddle, Blake Countess to active roster

Eric Weddle has been elevated to the active roster and will play Monday night against the Cardinals

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