By now most people, if not every football fan, knows the news of the shooting of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey.

The former third-round pick out of West Virginia clearly has a special bond with his team and teammates. Bailey was the victim of a shooting last year, and has fortunately been able to work his way back to some football-related activities. He was waived by the Rams, and put on the non-football injury list by the Rams while he continues to recover.

It was a classy move by the Rams, as they knew with the recent additions in the offseason, and Bailey currently not 100 percent, that he more than likely would not make the team. So, this led to the Rams deciding to give Bailey a coaching role and keep him connected to the team while he recovers.

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While some may have thought the Rams were pushing Bailey away completely from playing and more into the coaching standpoint, that appears to not be the case. According to Joe Curley of the Ventura County Star, general manager Les Snead had some strong words when asked about the battle-tested Bailey on ESPNLA.

Asked about Stedman Bailey, Snead said that he will continue working on playing comeback while Rams work with him off field this year. — Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) July 11, 2016

Just like fans truly wanted to see, it looks as though Bailey very well could play again. Best of all, the Rams are willing to not only keep him employed and teach him the coaching side of the game, but also help him reach his ultimate goal of getting back onto the field.