Two-time Super Bowl champion RB Sony Michel retires early in Rams camp
The Rams have signed veteran Royce Freeman one day after the retirement of two-time Super Bowl champion RB Sony Michel.JULY 31, 2023
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Sean McVay talks Sony Michel retiring, Stetson Bennett's performance so far Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses RB Sony Michel informing him of his decision to retire Saturday morning, plus what he's seen from QB St...
JULY 30, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Patriots Ex RB Sony Michel Retires Running back Sony Michel played for the New England Patriots from 2018-2020, heling the Pats to a victory in Super Bowl LIII. He now retires...
JULY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Former Georgia RB Sony Michel Announces Retirement Former Georgia running back and Super Bowl champion, OSny Michel, announces his retirement from the NFL just five years after being drafted...
JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rams BREAKING: Sony Michel Retires Suddenly Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel has decided to retire.
JULY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rams' Sony Michel retiring from NFL Michel, 28, returned to the Rams last month after spending the 2022 season with the Chargers.
JULY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Two-time Super Bowl champion RB Sony Michel retires early in Rams camp
Two-time Super Bowl champion running back Sony Michel has decided to retire on the opening weekend of training camp with the Los Angeles RamsJULY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sony Michel: Getting second opportunity with Rams 'means a lot' Running back Sony Michel is ready to earn his role in his second stint with the Rams.
JULY 28, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Cam Akers on offseason goals he wants to carry into training camp 2023, Sony Michel being back Rams RB Cam Akers talks about goals he sets for himself for the offseason that he wants to take into this year's training camp, plus what it...
JULY 25, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Sean McVay on start of 2023 training camp, adding Sony Michel and Ahkello Witherspoon to roster Rams head coach Sean McVay talks about 2023 training camp getting underway, and what went into the decision to sign RB Sony Michel and DB Ah...
JULY 25, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Former Georgia RB Sony Michel Signs with the Los Angeles Rams Former Georgia running back Sony Michel has rejoined the Los Angeles Rams after agreeing to a one-year deal with the franchise he won Super...
JUNE 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
What Rams Signing Sony Michel Means for Cam Akers? The Los Angeles Rams added to their running back room on Tuesday signing Sony Michel.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chargers activate linebacker Joey Bosa from injured reserve
Linebacker Joey Bosa has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to play for the Los Angeles Chargers when they host the Los Angeles Rams on SundayJANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive again Michel (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Colts.
Impact With Isaiah Spiller also inactive, the Chargers' Week 16 backfield duties will be handled by Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree. Michel last saw game action Week 11.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Week 15 Michel (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Impact Michel was ruled a healthy scratch for the fourth game in a row, as he saw his offensive playing time dwindle in each of his last four appearances. It's likely he'll continue to remain sidelined barring any injuries to Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and/or Isaiah Spiller moving forward.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive once again Michel (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Michel is now slated to miss his second contest in a row due to a coach's decision. Austin Ekeler will likely command most of Los Angeles' backfield work in Week 13, while Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller should be in the mix for complementary snaps.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Sunday Michel is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Joshua Kelley back from IR, Michel is the odd man out in the Chargers' Week 12 backfield, which also includes starter Austin Ekeler as well as Isaiah Spiller.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets just one carry in Week 11 Michel rushed for one yard on one carry and did not see any receiving targets in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Kansas City.
Impact Michel logged just five offensive snaps in the contest, well behind the 45 snaps that went to Austin Ekeler and the 16 seen by Isaiah Spiller. With just three carries and one receiving target over his past three games combined, it's clear that Michel is not slated for a major role in the Chargers' offense for the time being.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearly absent again Michel tallied carried the ball once for two yards in the 22-16 loss Sunday to the 49ers.
Impact Michel played eight snaps to Isaiah Spiller's 10, but neither back was able to muster much on the ground. At this point it's clear the veteran is on the wrong side of a backup platoon, and it probably won't get more fruitful with Joshua Kelley (knee) likely coming off injured reserve soon.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped down depth chart Michel carried the ball once for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons. He did not catch his only target.
Impact Michel played 11 snaps to Isaiah Spiller's 13, but the rookie turned those opportunities into seven carries, a role the veteran previously seemed to occupy earlier this season. At this point, it's clear Michel is no better than No. 3 on the depth chart, and it's possible he could fall even further with Joshua Kelley (knee) eligible to return off injured reserve in two weeks.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Game script limits snaps Michel carried the ball twice for five yards and caught just one of his three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact The score was 17-0 before the Chargers put together their first scoring drive, essentially capping Michel's opportunities within the first 15 minutes. The backup at least outpaced rookie Isaiah Spiller in snaps by a 13-4 margin in the wake of Joshua Kelley's (knee) absence, but it's hard to really draw many conclusions about the backup job given the blowout nature of this game.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steps in as key backup Michel tallied eight carries for 28 yards and caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in the 19-16 win over the Broncos on Monday.
Impact It appeared last week that Joshua Kelley had outplayed Michel for the backup job behind Austin Ekeler, but Kelley suffered a knee injury Monday, which allowed Michel to see a much larger snap share. While the journeyman back still didn't explode for any big runs, he was primarily the team's short-yardage option, impacting his yards per attempt. If Kelley is out for an extended period of time, Michel could find himself fighting for backup snaps with rookie Isaiah Spiller, who has been a healthy inactive most of the season.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearly absent in box score Michel carried the ball once in the 30-28 win Sunday over the Browns.
Impact It's entirely possible the Chargers were simply riding the hot hand, but in a game in which Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley combined to tally 26 carries, Michel seeing just one against a pitiful Browns run defense is telling. Even more alarming, Michel saw just two snaps total, whereas Kelley tallied 27 in what had been otherwise a relatively even platoon split at backup running back. At this point, Michel's value may only be as a backup plan to Kelley in the event Ekeler were to miss time, elevating the aforementioned third-year player into a more relevant role.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ineffective in win Michel tallied six carries for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Texans. He also caught all three of his targets for 16 yards.
Impact Michel only played 17 offensive snaps, combining with Joshua Kelley (14 snaps) to reprieve Austin Ekeler, who scored three touchdowns and tallied 100-plus total yards in a dominant performance. Through four games, Michel is averaging an abysmal 2.6 yards per carry, but he's clearly defined as the between-the-tackles substitute for Ekeler compared to Kelley, who has been a bit more flexible as a backup in the Chargers' scheme.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
