Austin Pettis, left, and Titus Young played at Boise State from 2007 to 2010.
By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
© 2013 Idaho Statesman
Titus Young has been reunited with former Boise State teammate Austin Pettis.
The St. Louis Rams on Tuesday claimed Young off waivers. Young was cut by the Detroit Lions on Monday after a series of run-ins with team management.
Young is Boise State’s career leader in receiving yards; Pettis is the career leader in receptions. They played together from 2007 to 2010.
Young has played in 26 NFL games (17 starts) and registered 81 receptions for 990 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was drafted in the second round, 44th overall, in 2011.
Pettis has played in 26 games (five starts). He has 57 catches for 517 yards and four touchdowns. He was drafted in the third round, 78th overall, in 2011.
Pettis greeted the news on Twitter.
“Congrats to TY for becoming a part of #ramsnation #boise looking forward to the 2013 season and a new beginning,” he tweeted.
NBCSports.com reports that the Rams were the only team to claim Young. It’s a low-risk move because he can be cut any time before the season begins with no financial implications.
Well as long as the Rams throw him the ball when he wants it, and as often as he requires, everything should be just fine!
Sweet! They’ll be awesome together
tetpilot nailed it……………..I assume however he MEANT to call himself TESTPILOT rather than tetpilot.
T.Y. is a head case and the St. Louis Ewes will find that out – just like the Lions did. I never cared for T.Y. when he was here in Boise. He was always ME, ME, ME, ME and nothing has changed in that regard.
Let’s hope it works. He’ll have to settle into his role among the receivers–and accept it this time, or he may not get another chance. Titus’s friendship with Austin seemed to settle him down after his suspension at Boise State.
This guy is a tool! This is his last stop in the league. Why would anyone want him? Locker room cancer!
The Rams must be desperate.