Fourth Ram on Injured Reserve This Week: Why Their Roster Depth Is Now a Major Problem

The Los Angeles Rams just placed defensive lineman Kobie Turner on injured reserve, marking the fourth player they’ve moved off the active roster this week due to injury. Turner is dealing with a groin injury that will keep him sidelined for at least four games, a tough blow for a team already struggling with health just past the midway point of the season.

The Injury Bug Is Hitting Hard

Seriously, what is going on with the Rams? Losing one player to IR is rough, but four in one week? That’s brutal. Turner’s groin injury leaves a hole on their defensive line, a position where depth is absolutely crucial in the NFL. He’ll be out for a minimum of four games, which is a significant chunk of time for any player, especially a defensive lineman who eats up snaps.

A Growing List of Casualties

Turner isn’t alone on this week’s injured reserve list. They also lost wide receiver Davante Adams, who’s looking at 6-10 weeks out with a hamstring injury. That’s a huge blow to their passing game. On top of that, defensive tackle Poona Ford and kicker Blake Grupe have both been placed on IR and are officially out for the rest of the season. Think about that for a second: a starting wide receiver, a defensive lineman, another defensive tackle, and their kicker all hit IR in the same week, with two of them done for the year. That’s not just bad luck, that’s a full-blown roster crisis unfolding right now.

Next Steps for a Battered Roster

To try and patch things up, the Rams signed linebacker Darryl Peterson off their practice squad. Peterson has only played in one game this season, logging three special teams snaps. It’s clear they’re looking for warm bodies to fill out the roster, but bringing in a guy with limited experience isn’t exactly a long-term solution. The Rams have to figure out how to navigate these next few weeks with so many key players sidelined. They’ll need their remaining guys to step up big time, especially on defense, because the depth is truly being tested.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.