Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Conor McDermott recently had his team-issued iPad stolen from his car, which contained critical content such as the team’s playbook and game footage. The theft reportedly occurred in a residential area where McDermott had parked, and local authorities have begun investigating the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, according to reports from TMZ.
McDermott, who has been in the NFL since 2017, joined the Rams earlier this year after stints with AFC East teams, including the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Buffalo Bills. Despite the concerning nature of the theft, the Rams have the ability to remotely wipe the iPad’s memory, ensuring that none of the team’s future strategies or plans can be accessed by whoever took the device.
While the situation could have potentially exposed sensitive team information, there is no indication that the theft was an intentional act by another NFL team to gain a competitive edge. The incident remains under investigation, but thanks to modern technology and security measures, the Rams have effectively mitigated the risk of the stolen device being used against them in any way.
