Six-year veteran center Coleman Shelton signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Shelton, a former undrafted free agent, spent 2024 with the Chicago Bears but has also played for the Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals.
Schefter: C Coleman Shelton to sign a 2-year deal with the Rams.
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Coleman Shelton, Los Angeles Rams, Agree to Contract
The Chicago Bears did not live up to expectations last year, but Shelton had a strong season despite the underwhelming final result. Starting and appearing in all 17 games, the Washington product finished the season with a 66.4 PFF grade, the 16th-best mark out of 43 eligible players. Unfortunately, his strong play could not guide the Bears to the playoffs, as the team fired head coach Matt Eberflus midway through the season.
Shelton originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. Originally signing with the San Francisco 49ers, the offensive lineman needed time to establish himself in the league. Battling for a roster spot, Shelton couldn’t make San Francisco’s Week 1 roster and spent the 2018 season on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. Once again facing an uphill battle, Shelton couldn’t make the Cardinals roster in 2019 but was quickly claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.
After spending his early years as a backup, Shelton earned a key role in 2021. Appearing in all 17 games while making two starts, the former undrafted free agent earned a championship ring as first-year Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford guided the team to the game’s most coveted prize. He earned the full-time center job in 2022, finishing the season with a 58.0 PFF grade. He improved in 2023, ending the year with a 66.1 PFF grade, the 17th-best mark of 36 eligible players.
Since signing his rookie contract, Coleman Shelton has appeared in 90 games while making 49 starts. While on the field, the former undrafted free agent has helped win a Super Bowl and provided valuable blocking for first-overall picks Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford.
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