Undrafted free agent Wesley Bailey put on an absolute clinic against the Saints, making it incredibly tough for the Rams to keep him off their 53-man roster. This dude was a long shot coming into camp, but after his performance, it’s going to be near impossible to let him go. We’re talking 10 pressures and a forced fumble. If Bailey hits waivers, some other team is absolutely snagging him.
Rams Roster Fights Are Getting Real
As the Rams gear up for their final preseason game on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, the intensity is just cranking up. This is it, folks. This is the last chance for a bunch of players to show they belong on the active roster or even the practice squad. Linemen are out there fighting tooth and nail for those final spots. Ty Simpson is getting some serious looks, and you know the running backs are battling hard to keep their dreams alive. It’s high drama before Week 1 even kicks off.
Al’zillion “AZ” Hamilton, the cornerback, also showed up big. He nabbed a preseason interception against the Saints’ Zach Wilson during a third and long. What’s even cooler is he switched up his approach on the fly, after getting the call from the sideline. “I was off at first, but I heard my coach saying, ‘Go press it.’ That’s something we preach a lot over here, so I went to go press,” Hamilton said. That kind of adaptability and execution is exactly what you want to see from a guy looking to make the cut.
Taylor Rapp’s Wild Ride with the Broncos
Talk about a rollercoaster. The Denver Broncos signed safety Taylor Rapp last week, and then *poof*, he’s released from the team on Wednesday. What even? But here’s the twist: head coach Sean Payton indicated the cut wasn’t football related and that Rapp could be back with the team shortly. Rapp was a popular player with Los Angeles Rams fans during his four years with them from 2019 to 2022. He spent the last three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, who released him this past March before he landed briefly with Denver. The 28-year-old only played six games in 2025, but it doesn’t sound like he thinks his career is over. He’s calling it a hiatus. If the Broncos do bring him back, the Rams should see him on the field on September 27 when L.A. travels to Mile High Stadium.
So much to unpack before the regular season even begins. The Rams have a ton to think about, not just for their final preseason game against the Chargers, but for Week 1 and beyond. Those bubble players are playing for their careers, and the coaches have some massive decisions ahead.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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