The Rams added center Dylan McMahon off of Eagles practice squad
Needing more help on the offensive line following a knee injury suffered by Steve Avila in Week 1, the Los Angeles Rams went to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad for reinforcements, signing rookie center Dylan McMahon on Tuesday. The Eagles drafted McMahon with the 190th pick in the sixth round out of North Carolina State this year but he was one of Philadelphia’s “surprise cuts” after a “strong summer” according to Victor Williams of “The Philly Pod”.
Rams are signing sixth-round OL Dylan McMahon off the Eagles practice squad.
McMahon had a strong summer, was a shock when he didn’t make the final roster — now heads to LA.
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) September 10, 2024
McMahon is a good athlete and Eric Galko noted that he had “a great career, great Shrine Bowl, great NFL combine” after playing both guard positions and center in college. The Eagles needed another center after Jason Kelce retired but right now they don’t have anyone officially backing up starter Cam Jurgens. Presumably Landon Dickerson might move over if the Eagles needed a center and they didn’t protect McMahon if a team like the Rams wanted to poach him off of the practice squad.
.@PackFootball OC Dylan McMahon has flown under the radar on Twitter this draft cycle despite a great career, @ShrineBowl week and NFL Combine.
He’s a four year starter along the NC State offensive line, playing right guard, left guard and center over his college career, and a… pic.twitter.com/BS8tAqqJ3A
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 11, 2024
The Rams put Puka Nacua on IR, so they should have an open roster spot. Avila could also go to IR soon with a sprained MCL and miss at least four weeks, if not more. The Rams were hoping to start Jonah Jackson at center this season, but Jackson is back at left guard and Beaux Limmer, drafted 27 spots after McMahon, is going to start in the middle.
