Coach Sean McVay said during June minicamp that White (Achilles) is "making good progress" but is uncertain for the start of training camp in late July, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports. White is currently working his way back from a right Achilles' tendon tear that cut his 2023 season short in October, and in 2022 he only suited up for six games before suffering a torn ACL. Since signing a one-year deal with the Rams, White has spent most of the offseason working off to the side with trainers, but he was reportedly able to participate in walkthroughs during the final week of OTAs. The 29-year-old figures to start at cornerback when he's healthy, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to practice by the start of training camp, or to play a full share of snaps Week 1.
White (Achilles) is expected to sign a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. After spending his first seven years in Buffalo, White is traveling cross country for a fresh start in Los Angeles. Injuries have cut his previous two seasons short, including a torn Achilles on Oct. 1 of last season. It remains to be seen if he will be ready for the start of the 2024 campaign, but the 29-year-old projects to start at cornerback once his health allows it.
The Bills are slates to release White (Achilles), Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. White, a two-time Pro Bowler, will be designated as a post-June 1 cut, a move that saves Buffalo $10.2 million in cap space with $6.2 million in dead money, and leaves White free to sign with another club at the start of the new league year. Formerly one of the league's best cornerbacks, questions now linger about White's health, as the right Achilles rear the All-Pro is currently recovering from represents one of two recent major injuries. His 2021 season came to an end due to an ACL tear.