Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Conor McDermott reportedly had his team-issued iPad stolen from his car this week, which includes the team’s playbook and footage to review.
McDermott’s iPad was allegedly stolen from a residential area where his car was parked, and local police are now investigating the situation.
No arrests have been made in the case, according to TMZ.
McDermott has been in the NFL since 2017, where he previously played for every AFC East team except the Miami Dolphins before joining the Rams.
His tenures with the Jets, Patriots and Bills span from 2017 to 2023 before joining the Rams earlier this year.
Former New York Jets offensive lineman Conor McDermott had his Rams playbook stolen
The Rams are 1-4 and have been without McDermott as he has been on injured reserve.
Whoever stole McDermott’s iPad won’t be able to see any of the team’s future plans, as the Rams can easily wipe the device’s memory remotely.
There is no reason to believe that another NFL team attempted to steal the device to gain a competitive advantage.
The Rams are off to a disappointing start to their 2024 season, going 1-4 heading into their bye week.
Los Angeles has the second-worst record in the NFC, better only than the Carolina Panthers.
The Rams are also one of six NFL teams with just one win, joining the Titans, Jaguars, Patriots and Browns of the AFC.
McDermott’s fame skyrocketed after he caught a touchdown during a 2021 game for the Jets against the Jaguars, the only catch of his career.
McDermott was just signed by the Rams on August 6 and placed on injured reserve on August 28. He has yet to play a game this season.