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Sean McVay reveals real reason why Rams poached Eagles safety

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Murray, T. L. (2026, September 25). Sean McVay reveals real reason why Rams poached Eagles safety. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/sports/sean-mcvay-says-maximus-pulley-was-signed-to-help-with-special-teams/

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Rams coach Sean McVay explained that the team signed Maximus Pulley from the Eagles' practice squad to address a special teams need following an injury to veteran Ronnie Rivers, who is out for four to six weeks. McVay noted Pulley's strong college performance at Wofford College and his high grading by Pro Football Focus during the preseason. The article focuses on how Pulley’s addition could potentially impact the Rams’ defensive backfield as starting safety Kamren Kinchens did not practice due to a hamstring injury, leaving Pulley as the third safety for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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On Wednesday, the Rams signed Maximus Pulley from the Eagles' practice squad, catching their Week 4 opponents by surprise. According to Rams coach Sean McVay, the decision was driven by the need to replace veteran running back Ronnie Rivers, who is out with a four- to six-week hamstring injury and has been crucial on special teams. McVay also noted that Pulley's college performance at Wofford College—where he recorded five interceptions, one forced fumble, and 80 total tackles as a safety—impressed him. It remains unclear if Pulley will move beyond the special teams role with the Rams, especially considering starting safety Kamren Kinchens did not practice on Thursday due to his own hamstring injury.

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On Wednesday, the Rams pulled a fast one on their Week 4 opponents, the Eagles, by signing Maximus Pulley from their practice squad to the Rams’ active roster. asserted

Rams → pull → roster

Rams coach Sean McVay provided insight into what went into that decision. asserted

what → provide → decision

McVay said the Rams decided to add Pulley to help with special teams because the team will have to replace veteran running back Ronnie Rivers, who has served as a key contributor on special teams. asserted

who → say → teams

“It was just a freak deal where he was jumping up, and I think he got it when he was just jumping up to loosen himself up. asserted

he → jump → himself

It’s a four- to six-week injury. asserted

It → ’ → ?

I’m bummed out for Ronnie,” McVay said. asserted

McVay → ’m → Ronnie

“We’re just a little bit lighter on the back end, so we figured, let’s bring him [Pulley] in.” asserted

’s → ’re → him

After reviewing Pulley’s film from college, McVay said he really liked what he saw. asserted

he → review → what

Pulley spent last year playing at Wofford College and had an impressive year at safety, tallying five interceptions, one forced fumble and 80 total tackles. asserted

Pulley → spend → interceptions

“We’ll welcome him with open arms and go from there,” McVay said. asserted

McVay → welcome → arms

It’s unknown if Pulley’s potential impact with the Rams will expand past a special teams role, but it is worth noting that starting safety Kamren Kinchens did not practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. asserted

Kinchens → ’ → injury

As it stands, Pulley is listed as the third safety for the Rams behind Tanner Ingle and Jaylen McCollough. asserted

Pulley → stand → Ingle

But if Pulley can find a way into the mix when the Rams play on Sunday night against the Broncos, he could impress his new teammates. uncertain

he → find → teammates

Pulley left a strong impression on the Eagles. asserted

Pulley → leave → Eagles

Pro Football Focus listed him as the 12th-highest-graded safety when he logged 16 tackles and five stops during the preseason. asserted

he → list → preseason

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