After two preseason games, the Los Angeles Rams’ roster is starting to take shape. Some bubble players locked in their spots, others faded out, and a few rookies made things interesting.
Here’s how the projected 53 looks after key performances and health updates.
Los Angeles Rams 53-Man Roster
Quarterbacks (3) Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett
Bennett forces the Rams to give him a spot yet again after showing command in the second preseason game. Garoppolo still profiles as the short-term insurance policy if Stafford misses time. Stafford’s health remains the biggest x-factor for the season currently.
Running Backs (4) Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter, Cody Schrader
Schrader gets in as the Los Angeles Rams RB4 over Ronnie Rivers after proving he can churn yards in short areas and contribute on special teams. Corum looks like the RB2 already, with Hunter pushing for snaps.
Wide Receivers (6) Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith
No seventh WR here. Covey is cut due to lack of offensive upside, and special teams value gets replaced by Smith, who’s flashed on both returns and receiving looks. Mumpfield keeps making catches in traffic and likely opens the year on the gameday roster.
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Tight Ends (3) Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Davis Allen
Higbee still leads the room. Allen stepped up as a blocker and red zone target, while Ferguson looks like the best pass catcher of the group not named Higbee. Parkinson is the odd man out as both young guys offer more upside.
Offensive Line (10) Alaric Jackson*, D.J. Humphries, Steve Avila, Beaux Limmer, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein, Warren McClendon Jr., Willie Lampkin IV, David Quessenbery
Jackson gets an asterisk because if he lands on IR, someone else could slide in the roster. Lampkin’s tape and preseason performance win him a spot. Avila and Dotson are a firm starting duo at guard.
Defensive Line (6) Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Kobie Turner, Larrell Murchison, Ty Hamilton
Ford has been one of the quiet stars of camp, anchoring against the run. Turner is the interior disruptor, and Fiske continues to flash explosiveness. Hamilton earns the final spot over Desjuan Johnson.
EDGE / Outside Linebackers (4) Byron Young, Jared Verse, Brennan Jackson, Josaiah Stewart
Verse might be the most gifted player on the defense already. Young is the steady starter. Jackson and Stewart effort off the bench. Nick Hampton, Josh Pearcy, and Keir Thomas just didn’t separate enough.
Inside Linebackers (4) Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Chris Paul Jr., Shaun Dolac
Landman wears the green dot and looks like a lock. Speights keeps growing. Dolac makes it over Reeder due to a strong preseason and upside. Paul Jr. gives the group some sideline-to-sideline juice.
Cornerbacks (6) Darious Williams, Cobie Durant, Ahkello Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Derion Kendrick, A.J. Green
Green beat out Josh Wallace for the final spot. Kendrick holds off late challenges despite an uneven camp. Durant is locked in as the nickel, while Williams and Witherspoon project as the top boundary duo.
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Safeties (4) Kamren Kinchens, Kam Curl, Quentin Lake, Jaylen McCollough
Kinchens continues to show high football IQ and range. Curl brings a veteran presence and versatility. Lake is the glue guy who can rotate anywhere. McCollough sticks thanks to reliability and special teams chops.
Special Teams (3) Joshua Karty (K), Ethan Evans (P), Alex Ward (LS)
Karty has been automatic. Evans booms punts and holds. Ward remains at long snapper.
Key Cuts
Britain Covey – Return ability not enough to justify the spot, does the same thing as Smith
Troy Reeder – Leadership appreciated, but younger LBs beat him out, PS candidate
Dylan McMahon – Close call, likely PS candidate
Ronnie Rivers – Lost the RB4 battle
Nick Hampton & Desjuan Johnson – Bubble guys who didn’t do enough
This is a Los Angeles Rams roster that blends youth with vets, upside with utility. Sean McVay and Les Snead have built it around development, toughness, and versatility. If health holds and rookies hit, the Los Angeles Rams might be far more dangerous than people expect.