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The Los Angeles Rams are set to begin OTAs and offseason workouts on May 27. Following the NFL Draft and signing the undrafted free agent class, the offseason roster is pretty much set. They currently have 87 players with the ability to bring in three more if needed and then get that down to 53 by the end of the preseason. Let’s take a way-too-early look at what that 53-man roster might look like and where the top position battles will be.
There is always the chance that the Rams opt to keep Stetson Bennett. However, Bennett is in year three and his second full season with the team. At this point, it would have been expected for Bennett to solidify himself as the long-term backup. Instead, the Rams brought back Jimmy Garoppolo. The Rams will likely be looking to bring in Matthew Stafford’s heir next offseason.
This seems like the top four that will end up making the roster. While the Rams drafted Hunter, he isn’t going to replace Williams or Corum this year. The Rams also seem to really like what they have in Ronnie Rivers. It’s hard to see an outsider like Jordan Waters breaking into this group.
There are some offseasons where it’s debated whether or not the Rams will keep six or seven wide receivers. This isn’t as deep of a wide receiver group and the question will likely be whether or not they keep five or six. Given that the Rams could move to more 12 personnel, the need for six wide receivers isn’t necessarily there. The Rams opt for less depth at wide receiver to prioritize depth elsewhere.
It’s possible that the Rams could keep a fifth tight end here and roster an undrafted free agent such as Antony Torres. However, the most likely scenario seems to be that they keep four and stash one on the practice squad. This is a very solid four.
Figuring out the Rams offensive line is difficult simply because there is a lack of depth. It’s going to be difficult to determine who separates themselves from the pack and what the team values in terms of versatility. McClendon should slot into a swing tackle role with Limmer and McMahon providing interior depth. Levetson was drafted last year and provides depth on the left side. The final spot could come down to AJ Arcuri and Trey Wedig. Initially, I’ll give Wedig the slight edge.
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