Aaron Donald is officially back for another run, joining Myles Garrett on the defensive line, and the biggest question for the Los Angeles Rams after finalizing their 53-man roster is whether one of the greatest defenders ever can truly get back to form as he chases another ring. The regular season is right around the corner, and the Rams just gave us a serious look at how they plan to attack it.
Donald’s Return And A Smart Trade
It’s great to have closure on the Donald situation. Having him officially on the books means the Rams are absolutely going for it, taking every shot at another championship. Whether he can dial it back to his peak levels is something we will be watching every single snap, but the intent is clear. That wasn’t their only big move. The Rams also look like they snagged a win in a recent trade with the Dolphins. They swapped 2025 fourth-round running back Jarquez Hunter for receiver Tutu Atwell. Hunter got waived by Miami, but Atwell made the Rams’ initial 53-man roster. He’s gotta show more impact than he did in 2025 for this to be a true slam dunk, but for now, it’s looking good.
OL Hits And A Puzzling QB Strategy
Not all news is perfect for LA. They’ve got two offensive linemen, Justin Dedich and rookie Keagen Trost, headed to injured reserve. Dedich was battling a July hand injury, so it’s not a shock, but both will miss at least four games to start the season. The good news is they can be reactivated later. Dylan McMahon and preseason standout Bill Murray are stepping up to fill those spots, with Murray really impressing the coaching staff.
But the most head-scratching thing? The Rams are part of a bizarre new NFL trend. They opted to keep Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson behind Matthew Stafford, falling into this “four signal caller” bucket. The Eagles, Falcons, Steelers, and Vikings are also doing this. It’s a straight-up “quantity over quality” approach, and honestly, if you need four QBs, you probably do not have the right guys.
The Rams kick off Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. All eyes will be on how these roster decisions, from Donald’s impact to their deep QB room, play out on the field.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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