Every NFL team faces the same challenge: reducing its offseason roster of up to 90 players down to just 53 by the league’s deadline on Tuesday at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET). For the Los Angeles Rams, the process is already underway.
On Sunday, the team announced its first round of cuts, parting ways with 11 players. Ten were waived and will go through the waiver process, while one—veteran linebacker Tony Fields II—was released outright and will not be subject to waivers.
Los Angeles Rams Begin Roster Trimming Ahead of Tuesday’s NFL Deadline
It was reported Monday evening that the Rams would release 2024 4th-round draft pick, edge rusher Brennan Jackson.
Sean McVay Confirms Roster Decisions Are Set
After Monday’s practice, McVay acknowledged that the Rams have already finalized their 53-man roster. While the staff has reached its decisions, the official roster won’t be released until Tuesday’s deadline.
- ILB Tony Fields II was cut on Sunday
The list of waived players includes:
- TE McCallan Castles
- S Malik Dixon-Williams
- OL Ben Dooley
- DT Decarius Hawthorne
- G John Leglue
- C Mike McAllister
- OLB Josh Pearcy
- DL Da’Jon Terry
- OT Trey Wedig
- QB Dresser Winn
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While most were undrafted rookies or depth players, their release reflects how quickly the Rams’ roster must be narrowed in the coming days.
The Waiver Wire Factor
For the players waived, their NFL futures hinge on the waiver process. The order mirrors the 2025 draft order, which places the Rams 26th in line. That means if multiple teams put in claims for the same player, priority goes to the team higher on the list. It’s a long shot that Los Angeles will win out on contested claims, but front offices often scour this period for hidden depth at positions of need.
Difficult Decisions Still Ahead For The Los Angeles Rams
This is only the beginning of the roster cut process for the Rams. Dozens of decisions still remain before Tuesday’s deadline, with the coaching staff weighing performance in training camp and preseason against positional depth and long-term development.
The Rams’ front office has acknowledged the difficulty of the process, particularly with several undrafted rookies making strong cases during camp. Still, the NFL’s roster rules leave no room for keeping extra players beyond the 53-man threshold.
Looking Forward
After Sunday’s initial wave of cuts, the Rams now turn their attention to final evaluations before the league’s deadline. Los Angeles will need to balance short-term roster construction with long-term upside as they prepare for Week 1.
We’ll continue to track the Rams’ roster moves as they unfold—including cuts, trades, and potential waiver claims—leading into Tuesday’s final deadline.
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