What the Los Angeles Rams depth chart looks like following biggest free agent additions and departures
Taking a look over the Rams’ 90-man roster as things currently stand following the first week of free agency.
There is still plenty of time left before the Los Angeles Rams have to make any roster decisions, with several weeks of free agency and the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft on the way. However, I think it’s worth keeping an eye on where the roster sits after a fairly active beginning to the offseason.
The Rams have just 61 players currently on the roster, with seven draft picks currently slotted for use, leaving them plenty of room to make changes where they need to.
*=denotes new addition
**=denotes practice squad/futures contract
Offense
Quarterback (2): Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett IV
The only non-Stafford option on the roster is Stetson Bennett.
Save me, Jimmy Garoppolo.
Running Back (4): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter, Jordan Waters**
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum return to be one of the best 1-2 tandems in the NFL, but the depth behind them is virtually non-existent. The Rams gave up assets to move up for Jarquez Hunter in last year’s draft, only to mark him inactive for most of the season. Hunter never saw a snap on offense, and he never returned a kick, despite that being one of the biggest allures of him as a prospect.
Wide Receiver (9): Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith, Mario Edwards**, Brennan Presley**, Tyler Scott**, Tru Edwards**
Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are one of the top tandems in the NFL, but they can’t do it alone, and it’s no secret the Rams have been looking to add here in the offseason. I, for one, would like multiple additions to this room, but it’s less of a priority with the Rams’ recent resurgence into heavy personnel looks.
Tight End (5): Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Mark Redman**
What the Rams lack in high-end talent here, they make up for in quantity. I think all four of their top options here would be at worst quality TE2s on any team in the league, and the Rams can deploy all of them across the formation in numerous ways. I’m curious to see if they add anyone here, as has been rumored, but if not, they should be set.
Offensive Tackle (4): Alaric Jackson, Warren McClendon Jr., David Quessenberry, AJ Arcuri**
I am surprised that the Rams haven’t made any additions to this room this offseason. Alaric Jackson’s blood clots might be a chronic issue that could flare up at any time, and his play hasn’t been the most encouraging since his extension. Warren McClendon started off strong in relief of Rob Havenstein at right tackle, but his production and play fell off in the playoffs when the Rams couldn’t hide him as much.
Leaving David Quessenberry as the only swing tackle on the roster admittedly frightens the daylights out of me during a Super Bowl run.
Interior Offensive Line (7): Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson, Coleman Shelton, Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer, Dylan McMahon**, Wyatt Bowles**
The top of the Rams’ lineup here is set. Avila-Shelton-Dotson is as rock solid of a trio as you’ll find in the NFL, and there’s a case to be made that the Rams have the best guard duo in the league. That being said, both Avila and Dotson have missed time in recent seasons, and Justin Dedich struggled in relief. I would not be shocked if the Rams bolstered their depth here at some point in the offseason.
Defense
Interior Defensive Line (6): Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, Braden Fiske, Tyler Davis, Ty Hamilton, Bill Norton**
The Rams trio of Turner-Ford-Fiske was highly productive last season, and Ford made a case as the best free agent the Rams have signed in years, shoring up a porous run defense. Fiske took a step forward as a pass rusher, while Kobie Turner anchored the middle of the defense. For my money, I would say Turner is the most important player on the Rams’ defense.
Behind them, Tyler Davis has flashed as a run defender, while Hamilton took awhile to carve out a spot in the lineup but had some good moments in the playoffs. I wouldn’t argue against another depth piece here, but I think the Rams are probably done making moves to this room for now.
EDGE rushers (4): Jared Verse, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, Keir Thomas II
Verse and Young were comfortably the best pass rushing duo the Rams have had on the outside since prime Robert Quinn and William Hayes. The tandem combined for a whopping 174 pressures and 22 sacks last season. Behind them, I thought Stewart had an outstanding rookie season as the third man up, wearing a bunch of different hats.
I would like for them to add more depth here to help keep Verse and Young fresh in the rotation, but they do have an interesting conversation coming up with both Young and Verse due for extensions soon.
Linebacker (5): Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Shaun Dolac, Grant Stuard*, Elias Neal**
If there’s one spot I would like the Rams to shore up next, it would be linebacker. Speights’ most recent outing was an embarrassing one in the NFC Championship game, and Landman is a struggle in coverage.
Grant Stuard was an inspired signing to help bolster the special teams. I’m curious to see how Dolac is viewed internally, as he couldn’t take snaps on defense and suffered a PCL injury in Week 18 that sent him to injured reserve.
Cornerback (5): Trent McDuffie*, Jaylen Watson*, Emmanuel Forbes, Cam Lampkin**, Alex Johnson**
The Rams knew they desperately needed to fix cornerback in the offseason, and boy did they. Trading for Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson signals a new era on their defense, and it should turn that unit around in a major way. I’d like them to shore up their depth here, but McDuffie and Watson is their best coverage duo in years.
Slot defender (2): Quentin Lake, Josh Wallace
Lake earned a massive extension with his strong play at nickel to start the season, while Josh Wallace filled in admirably in his absence. Hopefully, Lake returns to form with a fully healthy offseason, as he struggled in the postseason in his return from injury.
Safety (5): Kamren Kinchens, Kamren Curl, Jaylen McCollough, Tanner Ingle**, Nate Varcarcel**
Kam Curl signed a strong deal to return to the team, keeping the Kamren duo alive for next season as their top safety options. I would consider bolstering the depth here, particularly to add another player with coverage ability to help free Curl to drop into the box like he did in the playoffs. Safety has never been a priority position for the Rams, so I have no idea if they will do anything here.
Special Teams
Kicker (1): Harrison Mevis
Punter (1): Ethan Evans
Long Snapper (1): Joe Cardona*
Joe Cardona’s experience should be huge in shoring the Rams’ protection woes on their kick units, a particular area of woe for the team last season. I am surprised they haven’t brought any competition in for Mevis just yet, but we’ll see how that develops as the offseason continues.
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