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What makes this story even more astonishing is the timeline. The athlete came into practice just days before, having been waived and quickly signed by the Rams. Hours after clearing waivers, he rushed to catch a flight out west, arriving at the facility late at night—around 10 p.m.—to meet with coaches, review the playbook, and prepare for the game that was only days away. It was a frantic scramble to learn a new offensive system while preparing mentally and physically for an immediate debut.