12 players you may have forgotten still play for the LA Rams

(10) - DT Jack Heflin

Defensive tackle Jack Heflin is a 2021 rookie prospect who signed with the Green Bay Packers out of Iowa. The 6-foot-3 304-pound defensive tackle played for the Packers in 2021, the New York Giants in 2022, and the New Orleans Saints in 2023. in his previous three seasons, he played 57 defensive snaps, and recorded two tackles.

He had an impressive 2024 preseason for the Saints, recording eight tackles and 0.5 quarterback sacks. But he was released, ultimately signing with the Rams in early December 2024. He arrived too late to learn the Rams defense and earn snaps in a rotation. But with his return in 2025, he hopes to finally earn a more permanent role in the NFL.

(9) - OT KT Leveston

Kansas State offensive tackle KT Leveston was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in Round 7 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 326 pounds, Leveston was projected to come off the board as early as Round 5. The abundance of talent at offensive line shoved many quality prospects down the board, leading to Leveston landing on the Rams roster in the final round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

He suffered an injury in preseason, and ended up on Injured Reserve throughout the 2024 NFL season. While he lost his rookie season, he returns to the team with familiarity of having competed throughout his first NFL training camp. He returns to a team that loses swing-tackle Joe Noteboom, so he also has an opportunity to dig in and earn himself a backup role with the team.

(8) - OLB Brennan Jackson

When the Rams selected Washington State outside linebacker Brennan Jackson in Round 5 of the 2024 NFL Draft, I expected Jackson to see plenty of defensive snaps last season. The Rams opted to go with a tighter three-player rotation at edge that focused on OLBs Byron Young, Jared Verse, and Michael Hoecht. With Hoecht's exodus, the floor is open for Jackson to earn a more significant role in 2025.

Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 266 pounds, Jackson is a powerhouse outside linebacker who has the power and size to slide into the defensive line as well. He only saw action for 47 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles in a limited role. It's tough to judge his ceiling in such a limited role, but his college body of work still points to Jackson earning a much larger role in this defense in 2025. He was exposed to a lot of new experiences in 2024. Perhaps he connects the dots in 2025.