Rams sign WR Wes Welker after losing Stedman Bailey to suspension

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The St. Louis Rams signed veteran receiver Wes Authentic Duke Johnson Jersey Welker on Monday, hours after the NFL suspended wideout Stedman Bailey for violating its policy on substance abuse.

Welker worked out for the Rams early Monday morning along with veteran receivers Hakeem Nicks and Vincent Brown. After evaluating Welker's health, including his history of concussions, the Rams came to an agreement with him on a one-year deal with incentives early Monday evening.

"He's in outstanding shape," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "We saw that early this morning. He's anxious and eager to play. He's moved the chains for two potential Hall of Fame quarterbacks, and he's good at what he does. Whether he's active this week, I can't predict. I think he'll be able to move some chains for us."

That would be a welcome sight for Authentic Josh Wilson Jersey the Rams, who rank last in the NFL in third-down conversions at 23.8 percent. Welker, 34, comes to St. Louis with 890 receptions for 9,822 yards and 50 touchdowns in 11 seasons with San Diego, Miami, New England and Denver.

Welker has not played since the end of last season. His contract with the Broncos expired after the season, and he was not signed despite multiple workouts in various places.

"He had a great workout," Fisher said. "He's really excited about where this team is going, and he can potentially help us in a lot of different areas."

Welker takes Bailey's place on the roster http://www.chargersshopnfl.com/Authentic-Stevie-Johnson-Jersey after he received a four-game suspension. Bailey joins running back Trey Watts on the team's reserve/suspended list. Watts received an indefinite suspension last week for violating the same policy.

Fisher said he was disappointed to be talking about another suspended player in the same week and said the Rams would be ramping up efforts to educate players on the dangers of drug use.