Dominique Easley to Rams: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

Dominique Easley is getting a fresh start with the Los Angeles Rams, as the former first-round pick agreed to a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Rand Getlin.

The 29th overall pick by the New England Patriots in 2014, Easley is still in the embryonic stages of his career. He’s an athletic and versatile interior defensive lineman who is just 24 years old. 

Schefter added Easley gives the Rams five first-round picks on the defensive line, joining Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Robert Quinn and Quinton Coples.

The Patriots made a surprising decision to release Easley in April. He ended each of his first two NFL seasons on injured reserve, playing just 11 games each in 2014 and 2015.

Injuries have been a problem for Easley going back to his college days at Florida. He tore the ACL in both of his knees from 2011-13 with the Gators, and …

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