Second-year running back and special-team standout Trey Watts is working just like he did a year ago, trying to earn a spot on the Rams’ 53-man roster.
But this year is different. In the offseason, Watts was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. He can practice through camp and take part in preseason games but once the season starts, he won’t be able to rejoin the Rams until Oct. 5 in preparation for that Sunday’s game against the Packers in Green Bay.
“I made a mistake and now I have to deal with it,” said Watts, 24.