Player Outlook
For the second year in a row, the Rams defense was a colossal disappointment based on ADP and the names on the roster. This offseason the unit lost Jalen Ramsey, Leonard Floyd, Bobby Wagner, Troy Hill, and Taylor Rapp as the Rams attempt to rebuild without completely gutting the roster. Aaron Donald alone just isn't enough to justify drafting this defense until it shows us something. Maybe we'll use this DST as a streamer later in the year but you definitely won't want to start it the first three weeks of the season against the Seahawks, 49ers, and Bengals.

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  • Rams' Cobie Durant: Misses practice Thursday

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    Durant (groin) did not participate at the Rams' practice Thursday. Durant appears to have picked up a groin injury at some point in Week 2 versus the 49ers and he was a no go for the team's first practice of the week Thursday. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to the practice field prior to the team's Week 3 matchup with the Bengals on Monday Night Football.
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  • Rams' Byron Young: Secures a sack

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    Young recorded five tackles (three solo), including a sack and an additional quarterback hit, during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers. Young's sack of Brock Purdy on third down helped kill a 49ers drive at midfield, and he was a highlight of the defense as he consistently brought pressure to the young signal-caller. The Rams get a Bengals offense in Week 3 that will either rely on a hobbled Joe Burrow (calf) or Jake Browning behind the helm, and Young will look to make it three straight games with at least half a sack to start the season.
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  • Rams' Jordan Fuller: Forces fumble in loss

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    Fuller recorded seven tackles (three solo) and forced a fumble during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers. The Rams' veteran safety had an up-and-down game, stripping Deebo Samuel for a fumble that went out of bounds in the fourth quarter but also missing a few key tackles that helped lead to the Rams' demise. The Bengals talented receiving duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins looms large in Week 3, but if Joe Burrow (calf) misses time, a much less threatening Jake Browning would be in line to test the Rams' secondary.
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  • Rams' Ernest Jones: Leads team in tackles again

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    Jones recorded 10 tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the 49ers. It was another big day for the third-year linebacker, who is on pace to shatter his career-high 112 tackles he recorded in 2022. Jones may get a chance to feast in Week 3 on a Bengals' offense that could be without Joe Burrow (calf).
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  • Rams' Russ Yeast: Will play Sunday

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    Yeast (knee) is active Sunday against the 49ers. Yeast didn't show up on the injury report until Friday after logging a limited practice. However, the second-year pro is good to go and should get the start at free safety against San Francisco.
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  • Rams' Ernest Jones: Ready to go Sunday

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    Jones (illness) is active Sunday against the 49ers. Jones has recovered enough from his illness to feel like he can give it a go Sunday. The third-year pro led the team in tackles Week 1 and his availability should be good news for the Rams defense.
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  • Rams' Russ Yeast: Considered questionable

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    Yeast is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a knee injury, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports. Yeast popped up on the injury report after practicing in limited fashion Friday. His knee issue presumably occurred at practice at some point during the week. John Johnson would likely be in line to fill in at free safety if Yeast is ultimately unable to go.
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  • Rams' Jason Taylor: Lands on IR

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    Taylor (groin) was placed on injured reserve Friday. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Oklahoma State suffered a groin injury during the Rams' Week 1 win over Seattle, and he's since been placed on IR. Taylor will now be forced to miss at least the next four weeks, and he won't be eligible to return until Week 6 against Arizona.
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  • Rams' Ernest Jones: Questionable for Sunday

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    Jones (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. Jones' status for Week 2 is now in doubt as he battles an illness. The 23-year-old led the team with nine tackles (four solo) last week, and if he can't play Troy Reeder will likely start instead.
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  • Rams' John Johnson: Zero defensive snaps in Week 1

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    Johnson recorded one tackle in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks. Johnson was limited to only 10 total snaps, all on special teams. His production will likely be rather minimal in 2023 if he remains a reserve option behind Russ Yeast at free safety.
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  • Rams' Christian Rozeboom: Logs six tackles in win

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    Rozeboom recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's season opening victory over the Seahawks. Rozeboom was on the field for 32 defensive plays (70 percent), as well as 14 on special teams (50 percent). He primarily played a depth role for the Rams in 2022, so he is taking advantage of his new starting job so far this season. The inside linebacker will look to stay active in Week 2 when the 49ers come to LA.
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  • Rams' Jordan Fuller: Eight tackles Sunday

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    Fuller recorded eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 30-13 victory against the Seahawks. The fourth-year safety stepped back into his starting role after missing most of last season with a hamstring injury and helped anchor a Rams defense that gave up just 112 yards through the air. Fuller was one of three Rams to play every snap on defense along with Ernest Jones and Russ Yeast, and he should be busy again in Week 2 against the 49ers' potent offense.
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  • Rams' Aaron Donald: Earns half a sack

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    Donald recorded four tackles (two solo) and was credited with half a sack during Sunday's 30-13 victory against Seattle. While it was a quiet season opener for the future Hall of Famer from a fantasy perspective, it certainly wasn't for a terrified Geno Smith, who uttered a panicked "Oh my God!" loud enough for the broadcast to pick up as a charging Donald rushed towards him on a blitz. The Rams defense, which had been categorized as one of the weaker units in the league heading into the season, pressured Smith all day and held the Seahawks to just 197 yards of total offense. Donald will look to keep the momentum rolling against the 49ers high-powered and multi-faceted offensive attack in Week 2.
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  • Rams' Ernest Jones: Leads team in tackles

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    Jones recorded nine tackles (four solo), including three tackles for loss, during Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Seahawks. While former teammate Bobby Wagner put up a stunning 19-tackle (nine solo) day for Seattle, Jones saw five of his nine stops go for no gain or a loss, which leads the NFL through Week 1. The Seahawks were held to just 197 yards of total offense thanks in large part to Jones's quintet of big stops, and the Rams will need his big-play ability to contend against the high-octane 49ers offense in Week 2.
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  • DeAndre Square: Reaches injury settlement

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    Square (undisclosed) and the Rams reached an injury settlement Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Square was set to miss the entire 2023 season before coming to terms on a settlement. It remains unclear what specific injury he is dealing with, but the linebacker will now be free to find a new opportunity once his health is back up to par.
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  • Rams' Troy Reeder: Joins Rams' active roster

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    Reeder has been signed to the Rams' active roster ahead of their season-opening game in Seattle, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Reeder will help provide depth to the Rams' second level linebacker unit behind Ernest Jones and Christian Rozeboom. Reeder will also be available to contribute on special teams should he be asked to do so.
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  • Shaun Jolly: Waived by Los Angeles

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    The Rams waived Jolly (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Jolly reached a settlement with the Rams, allowing him to hit waivers and sign elsewhere. The 2022 undrafted free agent played in two games last season seeing six snaps on special teams but failed to record any statistics.
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  • Ryan Smenda: Says goodbye to Rams

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    The Rams waived Smenda (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. A little over a week after being cut by the Chargers, Smenda is now parting ways with Los Angeles' other NFL team. He can't sign with another team until he's healthy.
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  • Rams' Derion Kendrick: Ready for Week 1

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    Kendrick (hamstring) was not included on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports. Kendrick appears to be ready to go ahead of the 2023 season after he'd been nursing a hamstring injury the last couple weeks. The cornerback is expected to start in the Rams' secondary this year after compiling 43 tackles and four pass deflections over 15 games during his rookie campaign in 2022.
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  • Rams' Shaun Jolly: Pops back up on IR

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    Jolly (undisclosed) reverted to the Rams' injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Jolly went unclaimed after he was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, though the nature of his issue is still unclear. The 2022 undrafted free agent now will have to spend at least the first four games of this season on IR, unless he can reach an injury settlement with the Rams in the meantime.
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