Rams cut ties to two top 2006 draft picks

The St. Louis Rams made a move on Tuesday for better team formation by releasing tight end Joe Klopfenstein and trading cornerback Tye Hill to the Atlanta Falcons for a draft pick. Both players were Rams’ top two picks from the 2006 draft.

Hill started 10 games as a rookie and had three interceptions and a fumble recovery but missed as many as 20 games during the past two seasons. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said that the trade was for the best interest of the team and he wished Hill all the best.

Klopfenstein did what he should do during the three seasons with the Rams, totaling 33 receptions for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Spagnuolo did not give a specific reason for releasing the tight end. Whatever, it must be for the team’s “best interest”, too.