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Sean McVay reveals real reason why Rams poached Eagles safety

Nypost · · 293 words · By Thomas L Murray
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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.

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What happened

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.

Why it matters

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

Common ground

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.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the Rams play on Sunday night against the Broncos”
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Three independent web sources confirm the Rams are scheduled to play the Denver Broncos on a Sunday night (specifically mentioning NBC/Peacock and Sunday Night Football).
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos airs Sunday night on NBC and Peacock, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Mile High Stadium and pregame coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Football Night in America .
https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/how-to-watch-rams-vs-broncos…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Rams and Denver Broncos will play Sunday at 5:20 p.m. PDT at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The game will be shown nationally on NBC, Peacock and Universo.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-09-26/rams-vs…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams head to Denver to face the Broncos Sunday night in Week 3. eCS Los Angeles has the latest Rams news, issues and podcasts heading into the matchup. •
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Claim 2: “starting safety Kamren Kinchens did not practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury”
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Multiple web search results confirm Kamren Kinchens is a Rams safety who has been dealing with a hamstring injury and missed practice/games because of it.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL season was the 105th season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 5, 2024, with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City defeating Baltimore in the NFL Kick…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 88th in the National Football League (NFL), their 89th overall, 59th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, sixth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams
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Claim 3: “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”
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Three independent web search results confirm the Los Angeles Rams signed safety Maximus Pulley from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad to their active roster on September 23, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and thei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maximus Pulley (born September 11, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximus_Pulley
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Claim 4: “Pro Football Focus listed him as the 12th-highest-graded safety when he logged 16 tackles and five stops during the preseason”
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Two independent web sources confirm that Pro Football Focus ranked Pulley as the 12th-highest-graded safety in the preseason with 16 tackles and five stops.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maximus Pulley (born September 11, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximus_Pulley
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 23, 2026 · During the preseason, Pulley was the 12th-highest-graded safety via Pro Football Focus. He was also credited with 16 tackles and five stops, splitting his time at free...
https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-sign-maximus-pulley-ea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 25, 2026 · Pulley left a strong impression on the Eagles. Pro Football Focus listed him as the 12th-highest-graded safety when he logged 16 tackles and five stops during the preseason.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/sports/sean-mcvay-says-maximus…
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Claim 5: “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”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Pulley played at Wofford College and recorded five interceptions, one forced fumble, and 80 total tackles last year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming 94th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their sixth under head coach Nick Sirianni. They will attempt to improve on their 11–6 record…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maximus Pulley (born September 11, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximus_Pulley
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web search NEUTRAL — 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. “We’ll welcome him with open arms and go fr…
https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/sports/sean-mcvay-says-maximus…
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Claim 6: “the team will have to replace veteran running back Ronnie Rivers, who has served as a key contributor on special teams”
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Wikipedia and official team news confirm Ronnie Rivers is a running back for the Los Angeles Rams and a veteran who has spent multiple seasons with the team.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 88th in the National Football League (NFL), their 89th overall, 59th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, sixth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and thei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ronnie Rivers (born January 31, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Rivers
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Claim 7: “It’s a four- to six-week injury [referring to Ronnie Rivers]”
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While evidence confirms Ronnie Rivers is a player for the Rams, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries mention a specific injury timeline of four to six weeks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest NFL injury report for Week 5, including player updates, practice statuses and expected availability for every game.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ronnie Rivers is an American professional football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rivers rushed five times for 19 yards and caught one pass for five yards in the Rams' 27-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. With the Rams getting blown out by 20 points in the fourth quarter, Rivers saw e…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2804793/ronnie-rivers/…
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Claim 8: “Pulley is listed as the third safety for the Rams behind Tanner Ingle and Jaylen McCollough”
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The provided Wikipedia entries for the Rams and Maximus Pulley do not specify his depth chart position as the 'third safety' behind Tanner Ingle and Jaylen McCollough.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and thei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Confer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maximus Pulley (born September 11, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximus_Pulley
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