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<p>LOS ANGELES &#8212; The Los Angeles Rams released quarterback Nick Foles on Wednesday after failing to find a trade destination for the disgruntled veteran.</p><p>The Rams announced the move one day before their veterans report to training camp for their homecoming season in Southern California.</p><p>Foles hasn&#8217;t been around the Rams since they traded up to choose California quarterback Jared Goff with the No. 1 pick in the draft this spring. The veteran skipped offseason workouts while Los Angeles attempted to trade him.</p><p>Instead, the Rams had to release a capable veteran quarterback without compensation after teams likely realized they could attempt to sign Foles as a free agent.</p><p>&#8220;We have been in contact with Nick and his representation throughout the offseason, and we feel that this is the best decision for all parties involved,&#8221; Rams coach Jeff Fisher said in a statement. &#8220;We appreciate the contributions that Nick has made to our organization in his time as a Ram and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.&#8221;</p><p>Foles spent just one disappointing season with the Rams, who acquired him from Philadelphia in a trade for Sam Bradford. Los Angeles also got a second-round pick in the deal, and they used it as part of the package to move up to grab Goff.</p><p>Foles started 11 games for St. Louis, including the first nine of the season. He passed for 2,052 yards and seven touchdowns with 10 interceptions, never having a 300-yard game and failing to breathe much life into the NFL&#8217;s worst passing offense.</p><p>Foles eventually lost the starting job to Case Keenum, who played the final four games of the Rams&#8217; 12th consecutive non-winning season.</p><p>Goff and Keenum are competing for the top job at the Rams&#8217; training camp in Irvine, California, over the next five weeks. Sean Mannion and Dylan Thompson also are on the roster for the Rams, who hold their first public workout Saturday.</p><p>Fisher initially said he hoped Goff would start their season opener at San Francisco in September, but has since downplayed the importance of that possibility.</p><p>The coach described Keenum as the Rams&#8217; starting quarterback when offseason workouts concluded last month, but Goff will have the chance to play his way onto the field.</p><p>Foles made the Pro Bowl with the Eagles in 2013, throwing 27 touchdown passes with just two interceptions in a remarkable second season in the NFL. The University of Arizona product hasn&#8217;t recaptured that magic, with the Eagles and Rams giving up on him in consecutive offseasons.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">The Los Angeles Rams have released Nick Foles after failing to find a trade destination for the disgruntled quarterback. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_AP16209734095385-1.jpg</photo0><caption0>The Los Angeles Rams have released Nick Foles after failing to find a trade destination for the disgruntled quarterback. </caption0><photoCredit0>Stephen Brashear | AP file photo </photoCredit0></div></div>
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LA Rams release QB Nick Foles on eve of camp