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Sent to waivers The Rams waived Blanton on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Blanton was signed by the Rams as an UDFA out of Missouri in 2019. He was bumped up to the active roster for a short period during his rookie season but has spent the majority of his time on the Rams' practice squad. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old could be a candidate for the practice squad once again.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures future contract Blanton signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on Monday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blanton spent the 2020 season on the Rams' practice squad. The 25-year-old tight end will vie for a depth role next season.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from illness The Rams activated Blanton from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blanton was placed on the list Monday, as it appears he turned in two negative tests 24 hours apart to gain clearance. Blanton will look to build on one appearance for the Rams this season back on the practice squad, as he logged just four special-team snaps in the game.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list The Rams placed Blanton on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact This is Blanton's second placement on the list. Last time, he was a close contact to an infected person. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person this time.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Back with practice squad Blanton was restored back to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Blanton was previously moved to the COVID-19 list Wednesday, but he's since been cleared to return to the practice squad. He's appeared in one game this season for Los Angeles, logging four special teams snaps.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to COVID-19 list The Rams placed Blanton on the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Blanton will be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to team activities. He's been on the Rams' practice squad since being cut by the team before Week 1.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers The Rams waived Blanton on Friday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Blanton played in one game for the Rams in 2019, logging four special-teams snaps. If the team indeed uses more two tight-end sets, Blanton could be a valuable practice-squad member.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE