It’s not exactly the way he wanted it to happen, but Rams rookie tackle Isaiah Battle has been added to the 53-man roster.
Battle’s promotion from the practice squad was tied to two other rookie offensive linemen, starting guard Jamon Brown (fractured lower leg) and reserve tackle Darrell Williams (dislocated wrist) being placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday.
“I feel bad for them, they’re my brothers and you never want to see anybody else get hurt,” Battle said following Tuesday’s practice at Rams Park. “But this is an opportunity for me, a chance to step up and have their backs like they had mine.