Rams release Armstrong after loss to Eagles

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams special teams struggled in Sunday's 34-28 loss at Philadelphia.

And on Monday, coach Jeff Fisher took steps to rectify the situation by releasing linebacker Ray Ray Armstrong.

"We're disappointed in our special teams production," Fisher said. "It's the first time I've ever said that."

The Eagles scored on a blocked punt just 23 seconds into the game.

Later in the first quarter, Armstrong committed an unnecessary roughness penalty while covering a punt that led to a Philadelphia field goal.

Armstrong, signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent May 9, 2013, has spent most of his career on special teams. He was expected to push Jo-Lonn Dunbar for playing time at linebacker this season, but he was unable to contend for a spot.

His special teams work had slipped and his penchant for committing unnecessary penalties did not please Fisher.

"I was not happy with [his] production," Fisher said. "It had been addressed with him numerous times. If guys make mistakes over and over, then it's my fault. It just wasn't working out -- so we moved on."

Running back Zac Stacy, who left in the third quarter with a knee injury, is not seriously injured, according to Fisher. Stacy rushed 11 times for 42 yards and committed a fumble in the third quarter that led to the Eagles last score and a 34-7 lead.

"He may miss some practice time," Fisher said. "But it doesn't look like he'll miss a game."