The Los Angeles Rams have acquired running back Sony Michel from the New England Patriots in exchange for an undisclosed 2022 draft pick and undisclosed 2023 draft pick.
Michel, 26, originally entered the league as the 31st overall pick by the Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft. He tallied 535 carries for 2,292 yards and 14 touchdowns across three seasons and 38 games in New England, plus 26 career receptions for 258 yards and one touchdown.
The former Georgia standout's arrival adds depth to a Los Angeles running back room that currently includes third-year pro Darrell Henderson Jr., second-year pro Xavier Jones, and rookies Jake Funk and Otis Anderson.
To make room for Michel on the roster, the Rams waived longsnapper Steven Wirtel.
More to come on theRams.com.
Take a look back through the career of the newest Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel.
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) strikes a pose after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs for yardage in action against the Indianapolis Colts Thursday October 4, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via (AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) celebrates his first NFL touchdown in action against the Miami Dolphins Sunday September 30, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 35-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs before an NFL regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won, 17-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs for q touchdown in action against the Indianapolis Colts Thursday October 4, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via (AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) carries the ball during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sep. 23, 2018 in Detroit. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during an NFL football AFC Divisional playoff game on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Foxborough. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs for yardage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Jets 28-14. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) celebrates his third touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs upfield during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 34-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla ( Tom DiPace via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs away from Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel runs from Buffalo Bills defenders Kyle Williams (95) and Levi Wallace (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots' Sony Michel runs the ball against the Washington Football Team during an NFL preseason football game at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) leaps over Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) in an NFL division football playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2019. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs during the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (Greg Trott via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) carries the ball during an an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. Houston won 28-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel, right, gives a stiff arm to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones as he carries the ball in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots' Sony Michel (26) dives for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) lines up in the backfield during a week 15 NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 17-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel celebrates his touchdown with James White, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carries the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
