Steven Jackson Signs One-Day Contract to Retire With the Rams

Former St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson signed a one-day contract with the Rams on Monday in order to retire with the organization after nine years with the team.

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It appears that you can take some players out of the Rams organization, but it's hard to take the organization out of a former Rams' player. 

The team announced on Monday afternoon that former St. Louis Rams running back, Steven Jackson, has signed a one-day contract with the team in order to retire as a member of the organization with whom he spent nine seasons. 

Ram for life.@SJ39 signs a one-day contract to retire a Ram!

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) July 29, 2019

Jackson was drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the No. 24 pick in 2004 after an impressive college career at Oregon State University. In his 12-year NFL career, Jackson was a 3-time pro bowler , and he also played for the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. 

He retired as the all-time leading rusher in Rams history, gaining 10,138 yards in St. Louis. He also scored 56 rushing touchdowns in his career with the Rams. He ranks 18th all-time in NFL history with 11,438 yards rushing.