6 LA Rams players who could be playing their last season in horns

Offense (8)

1. OL (3) – David Edwards, Bobby Evans, Rob Havenstein
2. QB (1) – Bryce Perkins (ERFA)
3. RB (3) – Darrell Henderson Jr., Raymond Calais (RFA), Xavier Jones (RFA)
4. TE (1) – Kendall Blanton (RFA)

The early concerns from this projection are both the running backs and offensive linemen. Once more, the LA Rams risk multiple starting offensive linemen hitting the NFL Free Agency market. Fortunately, the Rams appear to prioritize bringing back starters to maintain their offensive line continuity.

You should know that the LA Rams take a two-year approach to the NFL Draft by now. In essence, players added during and after the NFL Draft are intended to develop throughout training camp, fill depth roles on the team’s practice squad, and prepare to be activated later in the season as injuries or other needs dictate the need to do so.

While the LA Rams running back stable appears to have plenty of bodies at the moment, not one of the returning rushers is without significant question marks. That’s not only a concern from a durability perspective, but also from a standpoint of who will the team count on to get the tough yards between the tackles?

For years that role fell to veteran RB Malcolm Brown. In 2021, that role was handled by veteran Sony Michel. Now? Anyone’s guess is as good as mine. It’s a safe bet that somewhere between now and the start of training camp to expect the Rams’ draft or UDFA priorities to consider signing at least one running back and perhaps one or two offensive linemen.

The LA Rams currently are on track to reinforce the roster  (currently at 68 players on April 8, 2022) with 22 additions to achieve their 90-man limit. That is a significant number of players. Of course, with all of that being said, I’m certain that with that many openings, the team will find promising offensive players to suit up for training camp.