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Jan 31, 2022

When the Rams signed Eric Weddle out of retirement before their playoff game against the Cardinals, he was expected to be a role player in the secondary. It was crazy to think he would be a starter after retiring two years ago, but Weddle has played a pivotal role in the Rams’ Super Bowl run. - He was eased into things in the wild-card round, playing 19 snaps in his first game back. Against the Buccaneers, he played 61 snaps, helping lead the Rams to a win with four tackles. In Sunday’s victory over the 49ers, Weddle not only played the majority of the game, but he was the Rams’ leading tackler. - He made nine total tackles, four of which were solo stops. His biggest tackle of the night came on Elijah Mitchell on second-and-1, stopping him in the backfield for a 1-yard loss. The 49ers came up short on third down and punted one play later, which showed how pivotal Weddle’s tackle was. - - On 2nd & 1, Mitchell loses 1-yd TFL Weddle#49ers 17 #Rams 14 Q4 pic.twitter.com/TSptJblu5O - — Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) January 31, 2022 - - - For a guy who was out of the league for two seasons, Weddle sure has made an impact on this star-studded Rams defense. He said he’s been training like he was still in the NFL and works out all the time, which he’s given us no reason to doubt. - If the Rams wind up winning the Super Bowl in two weeks, his return will be well worth it. - - List - - Studs and duds from Rams' comeback win vs. 49ers in NFC title game - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Rams Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Rams Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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