What Rams’ Preseason Snap Counts Tell Us About the 53-Man Roster

The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up their second preseason game on Saturday, beating the New Orleans Saints 34-0. When it comes to the preseason, the Rams typically don’t play their starters or those they see as key depth. If a player doesn’t play, it tends to mean that they are a lock for the final 53-man roster heading into the season.

Following the second preseason game, here’s a list of players who haven’t played in the preseason as well as players who have missed one game.

Rams Players on Offense Who Haven't Played in the Preseason

Rams Offensive Players Who Missed One Preseason Game

OT AJ Arcuri (Week 1)
WR Xavier Smith (Week 2)
iOL Beaux Limmer (Week 2)
OL Keagen Trost (Injured)

It does seem notable that the Rams signed Alex Bachman after the first preseason game to return punts and take Xavier Smith’s spot at wide receiver. An argument can be made that Smith was on the roster bubble heading into the preseason. However, following his 40-yard return that changed the game, it seems he’s locked up his roster spot. The same can be said for Beaux Limmer.

When AJ Arcuri didn’t play at all in the first preseason game, some took that as an indication that he made the roster. If Alaric Jackson is suspended,it’s possible that Arcuri is on the final 53-man roster. With that said, the Rams seem to be rotating guys on the offensive line. Arcuri was back on the field for Week 2.

Rams Offensive Players Who Haven’t Played This Preseason

QB Matthew Stafford
QB Matthew Caldwell
iOL Coleman Shelton
RG Kevin Dotson
RT Warren McClendon
LG Steve Avila
LT Alaric Jackson
OT David Quessenberry
WR Puka Nacua
WR Davante Adams
WR Konata Mumpfield
WR Jordan Whittington
RB Ronnie Rivers
RB Kyren Williams
RB Blake Corum
TE Terrance Ferguson
TE Colby Parkinson
TE Davis Allen
TE Tyler Higbee

There shouldn’t be any real surprises here. All of these players are starters or key depth. If there is one surprise, it might be Ronnie Rivers. Rivers has become the Troy Reeder of the offensive side of the ball. Given that he’s missed both games, Rivers’ roster spot seems like a lock.

It also seems notable that neither Konata Mumpfield nor David Quessenberry has played in the preseason. Both players are likely seen as key depth on offense. If the Rams are without Jackson, it looks like Quessenberry might be the guy to take his spot.

Player Snap Counts on Offense

*Does Not Include Snaps on Special Teams

	Week 1	Week 2	Total
QB Stetson Bennett	15	52	67
QB Ty Simpson	39	28	67
OL Austin Blakse	54	79	133
OL Bill Murray	39	74	110
OL Wyatt Bowles	25	79	104
OL Blake Hance	39	58	97
iOL Dylan McMahon	51	28	79
OT AJ Arcuri	0	52	52
Bryce Henderson	16	25	41
iOL Beaux Limmer	34	0	34
OT Keagen Trost	15	Injured	15
WR Tyler Scott	46	37	83
WR Brennan Presley	20	59	79
WR CJ Daniels	36	38	74
WR Tru Edwards	16	37	53
WR Alex Bachman	N/A	42	42
WR Xavier Smith	39	0	39
RB Jarquez Hunter	21	40	61
RB Jordan Waters	11	33	44
RB Dean Connors	22	6	28
TE Max Klare	36	48	84
TE Mark Redman	19	22	41
TE Dan Villari	3	27	30
TE Rohan Jones	1	6	7

Rams Players on Defense Who Haven't Played in the Preseason

Rams Defensive Players Who Missed One Preseason Game

LB Elias Neal (Week 1)
EDGE Tomon Fox (Week 1)
CB Zech McPhearson (Week 2)
DL Ty Hamilton (Week 2)
DE Desjuan Johnson (Week 2)

Desjuan Johnson not playing against the Saints seems notable. Given that he is important depth on the edge, it was somewhat surprising to see him play in the opener. Johnson didn’t play against the Saints, seemingly locking up his roster spot.

However, the decision not to play Hamilton is confusing. It was thought that Hamilton was on the roster bubble and now it’s possible Hamilton has made the roster. Elias Neal didn’t play the first game, but that may be more about the Rams wanting to rotate players at linebacker.

Rams Defensive Players Who Haven’t Played This Preseason

EDGE Byron Young
EDGE Myles Garrett
EDGE Josaiah Stewart
CB Emmanuel Forbes
CB Trent McDuffie
CB Josh Wallace
S Jaylen McCollough
S Kamren Curl
S Kamren Kinchens
S Quentin Lake
ILB Grant Stuard
ILB Omar Speights
ILB Nate Landman
ILB Shaun Dolac
DE Braden Fiske
DE Tyler Davis
DE Kobie Turner
NT Poona Ford

Much like the offensive side of the ball, there aren’t really any surprises here. All of these players are seen as starters or key depth going into the regular season. You could argue that a few of these players should be playing, but it’s better for the Rams not to risk injury.

Player Snap Counts on Defense

*Does Not Include Snaps on Special Teams

Player	Week 1	Week 2	Total
EDGE Wesley Bailey	43	48	91
EDGE Darryl Peterson	32	37	69
EDGE Keir Thomas	32	14	46
EDGE Desjuan Johnson	33	0	33
EDGE Daniel Rickert	21	10	31
EDGE Tomon Fox	0	28	28
CB Cam Lampkin	46	63	109
CB Al'Zillion Hamilton	51	57	108
CB Nyzier Fourqurean	43	32	75
CB Zech McPhearson	20	Injured	20
DB Alex Cook	38	41	79
DB Alex Johnson	37	41	78
S Nick Andersen	51	39	90
S Tanner Ingle	39	32	71
S Nate Valcarcel	30	40	70
ILB Nikhai Hill-Green	70	55	125
ILB Monty Rice	31	32	63
ILB Elias Neal	0	26	26
DL Jaxson Moi	35	34	69
DL Payton Zdroik	31	30	61
DL Bill Norton	24	30	54
DL Tim Keenan	21	25	46
DL Larrell Murchison	22	23	45
DL Ty Hamilton	19	0	19

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