Rams make predictable roster pruning as other shoe drops to latest trade

Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead | John McCoy/GettyImagesAs soon as the Los Angeles Rams traded for Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary, the team knew that it was not finished. For starters, the team had to make a corresponding roster move to create a roster spot for the veteran cornerback. Secondly, the team had to reorder the depth chart to reflect the new rotational value of McCreary.

Both actions have now taken place.

The first move was a bit of a surprise. The team had played wide receiver Tutu Atwell in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite suffering an injury in a Week 6 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. But he was unable to contribute, so the team assigned him to…