Philadelphia,Tu – May 6, 2025
The NFL’s special teams landscape just got a jolt. On May 5, 2025, the Los Angeles Rams signed Britain Covey, a 5’8”, 170-pound punt return maestro who lit up scoreboards for the Philadelphia Eagles over three seasons. With a career 11.3 yards per punt return, Covey’s one-year deal signals the Rams’ intent to electrify their 2025 campaign, but who is this undersized sparkplug stealing the spotlight?
Covey’s Rise: Small Stature, Massive Impact
Hailing from the University of Utah, Britain Covey burst onto the Eagles’ scene as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Defying his pint-sized frame, he averaged “9.3 yards per punt return as a rookie,” he once shared, before torching defenses with a league-second-best “14.4 yards in 2023.” His 68 returns for 771 yards and 11 catches for 76 yards across 38 games cemented his role as a special teams cornerstone, culminating in a Super Bowl ring in 2024.
Yet, 2024 was a cruel twist for Covey. A shoulder and neck injury limited him to five games, paving the way for rookie Cooper DeJean to claim the punt return throne. “DeJean’s speed changed the game,” an Eagles source noted. When the Eagles declined to tender Covey as a restricted free agent, the stage was set for his departure.
Rams Roll the Dice on Covey’s Magic
Enter the Rams, a team with a knack for unearthing hidden gems. Covey’s signing is a calculated gamble to supercharge their special teams, with punt returns as his primary domain and kickoff duties in play. “His vision and fearlessness jump off the film,” a Rams coach raved. He’ll vie with Xavier Smith for return reps, but Covey’s résumé—third-most punt return yards in Eagles history—gives him a leg up.
Off the field, Covey carries a unique legacy as the grandson of Stephen R. Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” His Utah roots also align him with Rams star Puka Nacua, promising a hometown synergy that could ignite Los Angeles’ locker room.
The Road Ahead
Covey’s mission is clear: dominate training camp and lock down the Rams’ return game. His next chapter includes a tantalizing twist—a 2025 showdown against the Eagles in Philadelphia, with the NFL schedule unveiling on May 14. For Eagles fans, losing Covey stings, but as he once said, “You’ve got to keep proving yourself every snap.” In Los Angeles, this 5’8” dynamo is ready to do just that.
