Slater Activated, Will Play 259th Game Sunday

The St. Louis Rams activated offensive tackle Jackie Slater on Thursday, as expected, and released defensive back John Reece.

Slater, 41, will play in his 20th season and 259th game Sunday when the Rams play Carolina to open the Trans World Dome. He’s coming off off-season surgery on his left elbow.

Slater is fourth on the career list of games played behind George Blanda (340), Jim Marshall (282) and Jan Stenerud (263).

Guard Dwayne White (strained shoulder) and running back Johnny Bailey (sprained ankle) did not practice and are questionable for Sunday.