Rams Sign Ex-Buccaneer Kevin House
The Rams Tuesday signed veteran wide receiver Kevin House, who was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday.
House, 28, is the Buccaneers’ all-time leading receiver but was reportedly unhappy with the number of long passes thrown to him this season.
“He’s a proven receiver in the NFL,” said Ram Coach John Robinson. “We’re trying to improve our passing game.”
House was one of three Tampa Bay veterans released Monday by Coach Leeman Bennett. The others were tight end Jimmie Giles, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, and running back Ron Springs.
In seven NFL seasons, House has 286 receptions for 4,928 yards and 31 touchdowns. This season, however, he has just 11 catches for 206 yards and no touchdowns.
“We’re looking at long-term and short-term solutions,” Robinson said. “We’ll take a look at House and see if he can help us.”
Robinson is hoping House can help fill the void left by receiver Henry Ellard, who is not playing because of a contract dispute.
The Rams did not have to make a player move to add House to the 45-man roster. The Rams have been a player short since last Friday, when Rob Carpenter was placed on injured reserve with a bad back.
