Rams Cut WR Quintez Cephus in Shocking Move—What’s Next for the Rising Receiver?

The Rams parted ways with a wide receiver on Wednesday.

The team announced that they have waived Quintez Cephus. They did not add any players, so they have an open spot on their 90-man roster as they move toward training camp. The Lions drafted Cephus in the fifth round in 2020 and he played in 22 games for the team. He had 37 catches for 568 yards and four touchdowns, but has not appeared in a regular season game since the 2022 season. Cephus spent last season on the Rams’ practice squad and re-signed with the team on a future contract at the end of the year. Wednesday brought a surprising shake-up for the Rams, who decided to cut ties with wide receiver Quintez Cephus. After spending last season tucked away on the practice squad and signing a future contract, Cephus now finds himself waived — leaving an open slot on the 90-man roster just as training camp looms. It’s interesting to remember that the fifth-round pick from 2020 once showed promise during his time with the Lions, tallying 37 receptions for 568 yards and four touchdowns over 22 games. Still, he hasn’t taken the field in a regular season matchup since 2022, making this move a curious one for the Rams. For all the twists and turns in Cephus’s journey, this chapter has just turned a new page.LEARN MORE