Eagles Lineman Isaac Seumalo Free Agent Fit with Rams?
Putting the numerous injuries that sidelined many of the Los Angeles Rams' key players like Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald aside, offensive line play was a problem in 2022 as they allowed 59 sacks and struggled to run the football consistently.
Even when "fully healthy," they allowed seven sacks and 23 quarterback pressures in the season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With that major need for upgrades in mind, the NFL Network has current Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Isaac Seumalo as a potential free-agent target for the Rams.
"The Rams desperately need help along the offensive line. The run blocking was particularly poor last season, opening few holes," the NFL Network said. Seumalo, a road-grader, would fit Sean McVay's zone scheme well. ..."
But, there may be a catch with the 29-year-old... his health.
"The big question for Seumalo is whether he's durable enough, given that he missed 21 games in the 2020 and '21 seasons. But he did start all 17 games in 2022 and allowed just one sack, per Pro Football Focus."
Durability being a question may make the Rams look elsewhere for offensive line options, seeing as injuries contributed to the struggles up front. But, Seumalo did earn an overall 75.2 grade from PFF after allowing just one sack in 1,135 snaps this past season.
Those same health concerns could prove useful in negotiations for the Rams if they use them as a way to keep Seumalo's price tag down.
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