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Former Missouri star Danario Alexander might make NFL debut for Rams

Danario Alexander signed with the St. Louis Rams in late August as something of a long-term project, given he was still rehabbing from a fourth operation on his left knee.Injuries at wide receiver have forced the Rams to alter that timetable, and on Sunday the former Missouri star wide receiver might make his NFL debut against the San Diego Chargers.Alexander was promoted to the roster from the practice squad earlier this week and was confident after practice Wednesday that the knee was strong enough, and was ready to play special teams if that's where the Rams (2-3) needed him."I anticipate playing," Alexander said. "I'm practicing like I will be. We'll see Sunday."Coach Steve Spagnuolo was noncommittal about Alexander's chances for playing this week. But he said the 6-5, 220-pounder deserved this shot."He knew he had a little bit of a road to overcome," Spagnuolo said. "It was a health issue, but he's kind of worked right in there. I know the guys like him, he's worked hard."Teammate...

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