Rams release 3 starters from 2024 in latest 53-man roster prediction

90 players on the Los Angeles Rams roster are entering training camp. But by the end of camp, as the team pivots to the three preseason games, the team will already know who will make the team's 53-man roster. Fans will get their first clues as to who has made the Rams roster by the players who do not participate in the first preseason game. The team is likely to sit more than 30 players in that first game.

The Rams do not let starters, rotational players, or even key backup players participate in preseason games. So for the fans, it's a perfect vantage point to decipher how camp competition is shaking out for key positional battles. The Rams will tip their hand over who has earned key roles at inside linebacker, tight end, running back, and other key position battles.

Who stays? Who goes? We'd predicted the 53-man Rams roster previously. But some circumstances and perspectives have changed. Who makes the team in the latest prediction? Let's dig in.

Offense (25)

Quarterback (3) - Matthew Stafford | Jimmy Garoppolo | Stetson Bennett

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Dresser Winn

Wide Receivers (6) - Puka Nacua | Davante Adams | Tutu Atwell | Jordan Whittington | Konata Mumpfield | Xavier Smith

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Drake Stoops, Mario Williams, Brennan Pressley, Tru Edwards

Running Backs (3) - Kyren Williams | Blake Corum | Jarquez Hunter

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Cody Schrader, Ronnie Rivers, Jordan Waters

Tight ends (3) - Tyler Higbee | Terrance Ferguson | Davis Allen*

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Colby Parkinson*, Anthony Torres, Mark Redman

Offensive Linemen (10/11)- DJ Humphries | Alaric Jackson (IR) | Steve Avila | Coleman Shelton | Beaux Limmer | Kevin Dotson | Willie Lampkin | Rob Havenstein| Warren McClendon Jr. | David Quessenberry | KT Leveston

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Justin Dedich* | Dylan McMahon, AJ Arcuri, Trey Wedig, Wyatt Bowles, Ben Dooley

The Rams are willing to part ways with TE Colby Parkinson, RB Ronnie Rivers, and IOL Justin Dedich in this prediction because the talent level is fierce, and other players have more upside. In the case of Parkinson, rookie TE Terrance Ferguson makes more sense. At running back, the Rams give rookie RB Jarquez Hunter a roster spot over Ronnie Rivers. On the offensive line, IOL Willie Lampkin is just better and more versatile than Justin Dedich.

Jarquez Hunter is the most fascinating of the newcomers. While new to the team, he instantly levels up the running game. But will the team find ways to get him on the football field?

Defense (24)

Defensive linemen (6) - Kobie Turner | Poona Ford | Braden Fiske | Ty Hamilton | Desjuan Johnson | Tyler Davis

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Bill Norton, Da'Jon Terry, Jack Heflin, Larrell Murchison

Edge Rushers (4) - Byron Young | Jared Verse | Brennan Jackson | Josaiah Stewart

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Keir Thomas, Nick Hampton, Josh Pearcy, Jamil Muhammad

Inside Linebackers (4) - Nate Landman | Pooh Paul Jr. | Omar Speights | Shaun Dolac

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Tony Fields II, Elias Neal, Troy Reeder

Cornerbacks (5) - Darious Williams | Ahkello Witherspoon | Emmanuel Forbes | Cobie Durant | Josh Wallace

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Charles Wood, Cam Lampkin, Shaun Jolly, AJ Green, Derion Kendrick

Safeties (5) -Quentin Lake | Kam Curl | Kam Kinchens | Jaylen McCollough | Malik Dixon-Williams*

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: Tanner Ingle, Nate Valcarcel

The Rams defense is virtually intact from the previous prediction. But rookie safety Malik Dixon-Williams is generating some buzz, and the team had profound success with undrafted rookie safety Jaylen McCollough in 2024. So why not try to cast the same magic spell in 2025? While the Rams have solid options with all safeties, Dixon-Williams appears to offer the most upside.

Special Teams (4)

Special Teams (4) - K Joshua Karty | P Ethan Evans | LS Alex Ward | WR/KR/PR Britain Covey

Who doesn't make the 53-man Rams roster: N/A

I continue to project Britain Covey as the return specialist that the Rams special teams have sorely lacked. But the competition is only just beginning, and the team will leave the role open until the decision is obvious.

Don't look for the team to lock in starters quickly or easily this season. While there is a core of players who everyone knows will make this team, even with training camp opening, there are approximately 40 players in direct competition for 10 to 15 remaining open roster spots.

Rams training camp is going to be bursting with competition and players jockeying for position. And that is exactly what Rams fans are hoping for. Stay tuned, because real football is finally back. And as always, thanks for reading.