Rams terminate contract of defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker
The Rams on Thursday terminated the contract of defensive lineman Tyrunn Walker, the same day a New Orleans news organization reported that police in Lafayette, La., were concluding a sexual assault investigation involving Walker.
The New Orleans Advocate reported that Walker and another man are “accused of forcing themselves on an unconscious woman at a hotel after a night of drinking at a nightclub.” The alleged assault occurred during the early morning hours of Mardi Gras on Feb. 28, and involved two women who were college students at the time, the report said.
One of the women told the Advocate that she believes she was drugged while drinking at a dance club.
Walker was signed as a free agent in March after playing the last two seasons with the Detroit Lions. He was regarded as a possible backup for tackles Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers who could play in a rotation with Dominique Easley.
Walker was among six players released in the last three days, reducing the roster to 84 players. A team spokesman said all of the moves, including the termination of Walker’s contract, reflected the evaluation of the team at the end of the offseason.
The Rams previously cut center Demetrius Rhaney, receiver Marquez North, linebackers Reggie Northrup and Teidrick Smith and defensive back Brian Randolph.
The Rams’ first training camp at UC Irvine will be held on July 29.
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