The LA Rams are kicking off their Week 6 showdown against the Arizona Cardinals without their top cornerback, Trent McDuffie. The news dropped that McDuffie is officially inactive for the game, a real blow after he sat out practice on Friday battling a groin injury.
Secondary Shakes Up While One Guy Stays In
This is a huge hit for the Rams’ defense. Losing your number one guy means the secondary is already getting reshuffled before kickoff. CB Cam Lampkin is gonna have to step up big time to help fill that vacancy left by McDuffie. It’s not all bad news on the injury front, though. Safety Kam Curl, who was questionable with an ankle injury, is actually good to go. So, one less headache for the defensive backfield, but the McDuffie absence is still a major problem.
O-Line Shuffle Gets Real with a Suspension and a Rookie Debut
The secondary isn’t the only spot seeing changes for the Rams. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is out of this Week 6 game due to a one-game suspension. That’s a huge piece to lose on the offensive line, and now veteran Dan Quessenberry is getting the start in his place. On a slightly brighter note, rookie OL Keagen Trost, a third-round pick this year, is active for the very first time. He’ll get his first taste of NFL action, but man, what a situation to make your debut in. Other guys joining McDuffie on the inactive list include WR CJ Daniels, WR Tutu Atwell, QB Ty Simpson (who’s the emergency third quarterback), DE Larell Murchison, and OL Bill Murray.
So, for the Rams, this Week 6 tilt against the Cardinals is looking like an uphill battle, especially with key players out on both defense and the offensive line. They’ve gotta figure out how to navigate this challenge right from the start.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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