Rams 53-Man Roster Tracker: Latest Cuts, Rumors, and Practice Squad Updates

The Los Angeles Rams have completed the preseason and will now work to get the roster down to 53 players. Per NFL rules, the Rams will have to get down to 53 players by Sunday at 3 p.m. PT.

Given the depth of the Rams’ roster, there’s no doubt that they will have difficult decisions to make. Figuring out the math of that initial roster is never easy, and that’s especially the case for the Rams. Throughout the preseason, they had a few unexpected players stand out, complicating decisions at certain positions.

While the Rams have to finalize their initial 53-man roster, that likely won’t be the one they take into Week 1. eams usually tinker with the roster and practice squad, and the Rams will also have the ability to claim players who have been cut.

Rams Announce 53-Man Roster

Quarterback (3): Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett, Ty Simpson
Running Back (3): Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers
Wide Receive (7): Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels
Tight End (5): Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson, Max Klare
Offensive Line (9): Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, David Quessenberry, Dylan McMahon, Bill Murray, Beaux Limmer
Defensive Line (6): Aaron Donald Poona Ford, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Tyler Davis, Ty Hamilton
EDGE (5): Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, Desjuan Johnson, Wesley Bailey
Linebacker (4): Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Grant Stuard, Shaun Dolac
Cornerback (4): Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Emmanuel Forbes, Josh Wallace
Safeties (4): Kam Curl, Kam Kinchens, Quentin Lake, Jaylen McCollough
STs (3); Ethan Evans, Joe Cardona, Harrison Mevis

*Note: Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich start season on IR

There are a few surprises on the Rams' 53-man roster. While the Rams traded for Tutu Atwell, it seems odd to keep seven wide receivers with this group, especially if the offense is moving to more 12 and 13 personnel.

Defensively, it is disappointing to see Tim Keenan III get cut. The Rams only had five draft picks in April. With only five picks they need to make the most of those. Still, seeing Wesley Bailey earn a roster spot is exciting.

Rams Announce Practice Squad

Nick Andersen (S - Wake Forest)
Alex Bachman (WR - Wake Forest)
Austin Blaske (OL - North Carolina)
Jack Bouwmeester (P - Texas; International Practice Player Signing)
Dean Connors (RB - Houston)
Nyzier Fourqurean (CB - Wisconsin)
Blake Hance (OL - Northwestern)
Tanner Ingle (S - North Carolina State)
Tim Keenan III (DL - Alabama)
Cam Lampkin (CB - Washington State)
Larrell Murchison (DL - North Carolina State)
Elias Neal (ILB - Marshall)
Bill Norton (DL - Texas)
Darryl Peterson III (OLB - Wisconsin)
Brennan Presley (WR - Oklahoma State)
Jordan Waters (RB - North Carolina State)
Dan Villari (TE - Syracuse)

The Rams announced their 17-player practice squad on Monday. Many will be excited that the Rams were able to keep running back Dean Connors, wide receiver Brennan Presley, and others. A few notable exclusions here include cornerback Al'Zillion Hamilton and offensive tackle AJ Arcuri.

Rams Continue Trimming Roster With Second Wave of Cuts

RB Dean Connors
RB Jordan Waters
WR Tyler Scott
WR Brennan Presley
WR Alex Bachman
TE Mark Redman (Trade)
OT Bryce Henderson
OT Blake Hance
OL Austin Blaske
OL Wyatt Bowles
OT AJ Arcuri
CB Cam Lampkin
CB Nyzier Fourqurean
S Tanner Ingle
S Nick Andersen
DL Tim Keenan III
DL Bill Norton
DL Jaxson Moi
LB Elias Neal
EDGE Eddie Walls
EDGE Darryl Peterson III
DL Larrell Murchison
P Jake Bouwmeester

There aren't any big surprises here. Cam Lampkin was someone who had a strong camp and preseason, but the Rams must feel good taht they can get him back on the practice squad. Nick Andersen was a preseason standout in the first game, but was also among the cuts.

The Rams will be looking to get several player from this list on the practice squad. Lampkin and Andersen will only be a start. Austin Blakse is someone the Rams will want back as well as Brennan Presley, Bill Norton, and many others.

Rams Begin Cutdown Process With 12 Moves

DB Alex Cook
DB Alex Johnson
WR Tru Edwards
CB Steven Gilmore
CB Al'Zillion Hamilton
EDGE Tomon Fox
OT Bryce Henderson
LB Nikhai Hill-Green
LB Devean Deal
LB Monty Rice
TE Rohan Jones
DB Nate Valcarcel
TE Dan Villari
DL Payton Zdroik

Through the first round of cuts, there aren’t too many surprises on this list. Alex Cook had a solid preseason that included a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. Al’Zillion Hamilton also had a strong preseason, recording a couple of pass breakups and an interception against the Saints.

While the Rams didn’t add a linebacker during the draft, there was some excitement around Nikhai Hill-Green. However, the depth at linebacker and how the Rams value the position made it difficult for him to separate himself. Tight end Dan Villari was the Rams’ highest-paid undrafted free agent, but with five tight ends on the roster, making the final 53 was always going to be an uphill battle. Villari’s dynamic skill set and experience playing quarterback could make him an intriguing addition to the practice squad

It’s also worth noting that the Rams placed quarterback Matthew Caldwell on injured reserve. Caldwell got some action in the final preseason game, but he appeared to injure himself after scrambling out of bounds. He’ll be a developmental quarterback that the Rams try to keep around.

Nate Valcarcel and Tru Edwards are two players who spent all of last season on the practice squad. Edwards had six receptions for 48 yards during the preseason.

This is only the first round of cuts, and the Rams will still need to get down to 53 players. While these players won’t make the roster, the Rams could look to bring back Villari, Hamilton and potentially a few others on the practice squad.

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