GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 06: Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers reacts as he is called for a penalty during the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on October 6, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Rams sign veteran corner Sam Shields

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The Los Angeles Rams agreed to a deal with cornerback Sam Shields, the team announced Thursday.

After six successful seasons with the Green Bay Packers - a stint that included a Super Bowl XLV championship and a Pro Bowl selection in 2014 - Shields was released in February 2017. The 30-year-old hasn't played since suffering his fourth known concussion in Week 1 of the 2016 season.

When healthy, Shields earned a reputation as one of the league's best corners and has been praised specifically for his cover ability. From 2010-15, the veteran amassed 18 interceptions, including five in the postseason.

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