Los Angeles (AP) — Tre’Davious White, a former All-Pro cornerback, is joining the Los Angeles Rams.
White and the Rams, who are completely rebuilding their secondary, which was probably their defense’s weak point the previous season, came to terms on a one-year, $8.5 million contract on Tuesday. According to ESPN, White’s contract may be worth up to $10 million.
White was cut by the Buffalo Bills earlier this month after playing for them for his first seven NFL seasons. White was an AP All-Pro in 2019 and a two-time Pro Bowl selection in Buffalo, but he played in only 10 combined games in the past two seasons due to injury.
After tearing a knee ligament in November 2021 and not returning until November 2022, White tore his Achilles tendon in Week 4 last season and didn’t play again in 2023.
White is the third major addition to the Rams’ secondary in free agency. Los Angeles also signed safety Kamren Curl from Washington and re-signed Darious Williams, who spent the past two seasons with Jacksonville after winning the Super Bowl as a starting cornerback for the Rams.
Despite losing defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who retired earlier this month, Los Angeles hasn’t added any free agents. Larrell Murchison, the Rams’ backup tackle, was re-signed by the team. Chris Shula, the new defensive coordinator, will oversee this defence.
White had been a consistent starter for the Bills since his rookie year after being drafted in the first round in 2017, playing in all 82 games over seven seasons and making 18 interceptions and recovering five fumbles.
The Rams were not as active in strengthening their secondary last year, losing key players and not making significant moves. However, late signings like Witherspoon and Johnson proved to be valuable for the Rams’ successful season and playoff appearance. Both players have not yet re-signed with the team.
In response to their secondary issues, the Rams gave playing time to Kendrick and Durant, but neither made a significant impact. They are likely to be backup options behind White and Williams in the upcoming season.
