The Los Angeles Rams are eyeing free agent offensive tackle Taylor Decker, and honestly, it feels like an absolute no-brainer given their current offensive line mess. With Keagen Trost out for “a few weeks” and Alaric Jackson staring down a likely suspension, the Rams are staring into a depth abyss upfront. Bringing in a veteran like Decker isn’t just a smart move, it’s a lifeline.
Decker and Stafford: The Reunion LA Needs Now
This isn’t just about adding a body; this is about bringing back a proven commodity who knows the system and, more importantly, knows Matthew Stafford. Decker and Stafford played together for years with the Detroit Lions. You know Stafford, the reigning MVP, would have some serious intel for Les Snead to consider on his former teammate. Decker is still one of the best overall free agents out there, and too much depth on the O-line is never a bad thing in this league. Football is brutal, injuries happen, and the Rams need offensive linemen in 2026. Until something better comes along, Decker is a potential option, and for the sake of Stafford’s health and the offense’s rhythm, they need to make it happen.
Rams Gear Up for Week 2 While Donald’s Future Looms
While the O-line situation is buzzing, the Rams are getting ready to host the New Orleans Saints this Saturday at SoFi Stadium for Week 2 of exhibition play. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. pacific time on KCBS, and it’s their only home game of the exhibition season. It’s a rematch from Week 8 of the 2025 season where the Rams absolutely rolled the Saints 34-10 at SoFi. Stafford was on fire in that game, going 24-for-32 passing for 281 yards and four touchdowns. Puka Nacua led the team with 95 receiving yards, and Davante Adams hauled in two receiving touchdowns. Kyren Williams dominated on the ground with 114 yards and a touchdown on 4.6 yards per carry. On defense, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. picked off a pass, and Braden Fiske snagged a sack and a tackle for loss.
This weekend’s game is big, not just for the tackle situation, but because we’re still waiting on official word about Aaron Donald’s future. The buzz is we might hear something by this weekend, and it’s hard to imagine he went through all this just to stay retired. This is about chasing that Super Bowl in LA, and he doesn’t need to be ready for Week 1 to make an impact. Keep an eye on quarterback Ty Simpson, too. He was nearly perfect against the Chiefs last week. Sean McVay is a master at developing QBs, but that was just ridiculous. If Simpson duplicates that performance, will McVay put him on ice until the regular season? We’ll find out Saturday.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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