LA Rams offensive line depth chart shake up in training camp

The LA Rams offensive line depth chart gets a minor shake-up in training camp

The LA Rams appear to be committed to their five-man starting offensive line.  While there is time to change things, the current starting line configuration of left tackle Andrew Whitworth, left guard Joseph Noteboom, center Austin Blythe, right guard Austin Corbett, and right tackle Rob Havenstein. That is three of five starters in their original positions from last season.

The only difference is right guard Austine Blythe moving to the center position, and Austin Corbett, acquired via a mid-season trade last season, slides in at his more natural right guard position. The only other order of business? Only right guard Austin Corbett did not have surgery/rehab since the Rams last played in 2019.

How many more after starting five?

That is the basic fundamental offensive line configuration.  But the Rams will likely carry eight linemen on the offensive line, with another two-four on the practice squad. So who will earn the final Rams roster spots as offensive line backups?  Ah, that’s the real question, isn’t it?

The competition after the starting five is tough to decipher. Most of the early reps are going to the starters, simply to ensure that the team has a handle on the new offensive plays. While that keeps the focus correctly on the five main players in the trenches, it does create a bit of confusion as to the status of the rest of the depth chart. So what’s their story?