Los Angeles Rams running back Tre Mason has not yet reported to training camp, and the team is growing concerned about his well-being.
On Saturday, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher told reporters Mason has been placed on the reserve/did not report list. However, Mason’s coaches and teammates are far more concerned about the 22-year-old’s mental health than how his absence affects the roster.
“I haven’t personally spoken with Tre since the [2015] season ended – when we had out check-out physicals,” Fisher said, via Rams reporter Myles Simmons. “I tried numerous times after the incident to reach him, and I was unsuccessful. Been communicating through the offseason with his agent, Bus Cook, (and) had minimal conversation with family members. But Tre has made a decision not to communicate with us – not to talk, not talking with his teammates.”
Police were recently called to Mason’s home in Florida after family members reported him having a series of “bizarre and angry outbursts.” Apparently police have been to Mason’s house at least five times since March. You can read more details about the incidents here.
“Right now we’re more concerned with Tre Mason’s well-being than we are his football career,” Fisher added. “We’re going to continue to try to reach him to see where he’s at. But right now, the best thing for us to do is to put him on a did not report list, so he does not count against our 90-man roster.”
Mason was also arrested earlier this year on a number of charges including possession of marijuana.
With Todd Gurley having taken over as the feature back for the Rams, it’s unclear what role the team envisioned for Mason this season. At the moment, it doesn’t sound like it matters much.
H/T Shutdown Corner
