Rams rookie Keagen Trost’s highly anticipated NFL debut on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs came to a brutal halt. The third-round pick, playing right tackle in the preseason opener, suffered a hamstring injury within the first 15 minutes of the game and was immediately ruled out by the team.
An Early End to a Big Debut
Trost, drafted 93rd overall out of Missouri, made his first NFL appearance and it ended way too soon. It’s a real bummer to see him get sidelined so early in his first taste of professional action, especially when you consider his trajectory. This kid is essentially a lock for the 53-man roster.
What This Means Moving Forward
The immediate hope is that this is only a minor issue and the team is just being cautious. Trost has a legitimate shot at being the backup right tackle behind Warren McClendon Jr. this season, and an injury this early can derail that. On the positive side, the Rams do have good depth on the offensive line. With the starting linemen and David Quessenberry not even dressing for this game, Los Angeles will be leaning on that depth for the rest of the contest. You gotta feel for the kid after such a short debut. Hopefully, it’s nothing serious and we’ll see him back on the field soon, fighting for that backup spot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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