Rams acquire former Patriots running back Sony Michel

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Aug 26

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The Los Angeles Rams announced Wednesday that they acquired former New England Patriots running back Sony Michel.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the Patriots will receive a fifth and sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on compensation picks.

The 26-year-old was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Patriots. He started 22 games and had over 1,800 combined yards in his first two seasons.

He only appeared in nine games last season. He ran for 449 yards and scored one touchdown. Overall, he had 535 carries for 2,292 yards and 14 touchdowns in 38 games in New England.

Michel joins the Rams when the team has been plagued by injuries. Running back Cam Akers tore his right Achilles during a workout prior to the team’s training camp. Running back Darrell Henderson Jr. also injured one of his thumbs, although he returned to practice on Tuesday with a brace protecting his left hand.

In the final year of his contract, Michel is set to earn a base salary of $1.79 million.

Compensation update: It’s a 5th rounder and 6th rounder this year that converts to a 4th rounder when/if the #Rams get a 4th round comp pick. Complicated, but essentially Sony Michel for a 4th round pick. Solid value. https://t.co/eWVzq9bcaT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2021
Patriots are trading RB Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two late-round conditional draft picks, per sources.

New England gets back two picks, the Rams get needed talent and depth at running back.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2021
We've got a new face in LA ‼️

Welcome to the Rams, @Flyguy2stackz 👏 pic.twitter.com/57dm0ySbsW
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 25, 2021
.@Patriots trade RB Sony Michel to the @RamsNFL for 2 conditional late-round draft picks.

The trade helps Rams replace RB Cam Akers.

Sony Michel scored the only TD in Super Bowl LIII against the Rams

(via @AdamSchefter, 📹 @NFL) pic.twitter.com/8rLbpGOU7s
— Sportskeeda Pro Football (@SKProFootball) August 25, 2021

Rams’ all-time leading rusher running back Steven Jackson

New York Post Aug 25 2021

Patriots trade Sony Michel to injury-riddled Rams https://trib.al/nP0fxEy

JohnDalySports Aug 25 2021

Pats trade Michel: Belichick works magic again while Rams gain viable running back. #DalyFish #JohnDaly #EricSnyder #SportsTalk #bingewatch #Entertainment #LasVegas #MyrtleBeach #Baseball #Football #golf #sportsbetting #SchmuckoftheWeek #WhoseGotSwag

Chris Aug 25 2021

Patriots trade Sony Michel to injury-riddled Rams http://dlvr.it/S6J266 via @nypost

Colley Cibber Aug 25 2021

One man’s opinion:

NFL on Scoreboard Page Aug 25 2021

What Sony Michel trade means for Patriots backfield: Here's how the move affects Bill Belichick's RBs

Tyler Sullivan Aug 25 2021

How the #Patriots backfield may look in the aftermath of the Sony Michel trade.

AdonicaB Aug 26 2021

What Sony Michel trade means for Patriots backfield: Here's how the move affects Bill Belichick's RBs https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/what-sony-michel-trade-means-for-patriots-backfield-heres-how-the-move-affects-bill-belichicks-rbs/… #AdonicaB #N3

YUTAKA SHIGENO Aug 26 2021

エッ！、Sony Michelトレードしちゃうの⁉︎…。

Sony Michel

Sony Michel is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League . He was drafted 31st overall by the Patriots of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Bill Belichick

William Stephen Belichick is an American professional football coach who serves as the head coach of the New England Patriots of the National Football League .
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