The Rams' offseason moves are underway and there's a new member of the secondary in town. The club announced that it's signed veteran safety Eric Weddle heading into 2019, and it's time to get to know the newest member of coordinator Wade Phillips' defense.
1. Weddle is coming home
A 12-year NFL veteran, Weddle started his career as a San Diego Charger back in 2007. He was drafted No. 37 overall by the now-crosstown Chargers, where he played nine seasons in Southern California.
Weddle did not have to travel far from his hometown of Alta Loma, Calif., as a member of the Chargers, and is even closer to the old stomping grounds as a member of the Rams. Alta Loma is about 35 miles east of Los Angeles.
2. Top 10 in picks
The Rams are getting a proven veteran in Weddle, whose 29-career interceptions rank No. 9 among all active players.
Weddle came up empty in the interception department as member of the Baltimore's No. 1 defense in 2018, marking just the second season in his career without a pick. Weddle's posted seven seasons with multiple interceptions as a pro. He picked off four passes in 2016 and six in 2017, one short of his career-high seven interceptions in his 2011 All-Pro campaign.
3. Individual honors
Weddle is a six-time Pro Bowler, three-time second-team and two-time first-team All-Pro in the NFL, but individual accolades found the California native well before his professional career.
A 2006 consensus All-American, Weddle had a decorated collegiate career with the Utah Utes. He earned the Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year award in both 2005 and 2006 — performances that also landed him on the All-MWC first team in back-to-back seasons.
Check out the best photos of new Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle!
San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle, right, heads to the end zone for a touchdown with teammate Stephen Cooper after intercepting a pass in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle (32) returns an interception during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in San Diego. The Chargers won the game, 37-10. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Lions 44-20. (Al Tielemans via AP)
AFC safety Eric Weddle, of the Baltimore Ravens, watches from the sideline during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Diego Chargers' Eric Weddle, right, intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets' Plaxico Burress (17) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens free safety Eric Weddle (32) runs an intercepted pass back for a touchdown alongside teammate Matt Judon in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during an NFL regular season game on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 in San Diego. The Patriots won the game 23-14. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) is seen in action during an NFL wild card football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on January 5, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. San Diego won 27-10. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
San Diego Chargers Eric Weddle (32) leaps high to block a Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) pass during second quarter action in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver,CO December 12, 2013. (AP Photo/ Eric Bakke)
Baltimore Ravens free safety Eric Weddle stands on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens free safety Eric Weddle celebrates after running an intercepted pass back for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Seattle Seahawks' Leonard Weaver, right, looks to pull in a pass as San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle steps in front for the interception in the second quarter of their NFL pre-season game in San Diego, Sunday Aug. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle in action during a football game Monday Dec. 24, 2007 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Park)
Baltimore Ravens defensive back Eric Weddle (32) in coverage during a week 2 NFL football against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) drops into coverage in action against the Carolina Panthers Sunday Oct. 28, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Baltimore Ravens defensive back Eric Weddle (32) rests during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)
Baltimore Ravens free safety Eric Weddle, left, celebrates with teammate Tony Jefferson after running back an interception for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle (32) pumps his fist during an NFL game against the New York Giants on December 8, 2013. The Chargers defeated the Giants 37-14. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) in action during the NFL regular season game between the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers on Monday Nov. 9, 2015 in San Diego. The Bears won, 22-19. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Baltimore Ravens strong safety Eric Weddle (32) intercepts a pass attempt in the second half an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle, left, breaks up a pass play intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, left, hauls in a pass under pressure from San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Eric Weddle (32) after a short scramble in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) is knocked off his feet during an NFL game by San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle (32) on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 17-3. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) and San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) during the NFL regular season game on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chargers won in overtime, 38-35. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) breaks up a possible interception by Baltimore Ravens strong safety Eric Weddle (32) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (29) drops into coverage during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 39-38. (Al Tielemans via AP)
San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle #32 during an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Diego Chargers Sunday September 19, 2010 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego Ca.. The San Diego Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34 - 13 in regular season week two action. (Ap Photo/ Bill Nichols)
