Aaron Donald and J.J. Watt are such dominant defenders that the league’s defensive player of the year award feels like it could go to one or both of them every year.This year PFT’s selection is Donald
Nickell Robey-Coleman Jersey , who led the NFL in sacks from the defensive tackle position and was a disruptive force for the Rams as they earned a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. The Rams’ defense as a whole struggled at times, particularly against the run, but Donald absolutely dominates the man in front of him — and often dominates two men in front of him when he’s double-teamed.Watt returned from missing most of the last two seasons and picked up right where he left off, finishing second only to Donald in sacks this season and playing very well against the run. Watt has already won the defensive player of the year award three times, and he easily could have won it a fourth time this year. He’s that good.But we’re choosing Donald, last year’s winner, to repeat. The Rams gave Donald an enormous contract this year, but he showed no signs that the money is going to make him satisfied. He wants to be the very best defensive player in football, and for the second consecutive year, he is. Let’s see where things stand roster-wise as camp begins..." 2019 Los Angeles Rams Regular Season2019 Los Angeles Rams Preseason2019 Los Angeles Rams Training CampPre-training camp 2019 Los Angeles Rams depth chart review, 53-man roster projectionNew,27commentsLet’s see where things stand roster-wise as camp begins...CDTTraining camp is here!As we kick things off, I’m updating my 2019 Los Angeles Rams 53-man roster projection.Position parentheticals denote the number of players at the position that make the 53-man. Rookies and undrafted rookies are also noted in parentheses.Previous projectionsApril 29, post-2019 NFL DraftJune 13, post-minicampQB (2)In: Jared Goff, Blake BortlesOut: Brandon Allen, John WolfordChanges from last projection: N/AEager to see how Bortles looks as a backup. No real roster battle except between Allen and Wolford for QB3.RB (4)In: Todd Gurley, Darrell Henderson (rookie)
Andrew Whitworth Jersey , Malcolm Brown, John KellyOut: Justin Davis, Matt Colburn (UDFA)Changes from last projection: N/AGurley/Henderson. Brown. Kelly/Davis. This one’s very interesting heading toward the preseason to see the non-Gurley running backs in action.WR (6)In: Brandin Cooks,Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, KhaDarel Hodge, JoJo NatsonOut: Mike Thomas, Austin Proehl, Alex Bachman (UDFA), Nsimba Webster (UDFA), WR Johnathan Lloyd (UDFA)Changes from last projection: N/AThis one could be in flux at the back. Hodge is far from a lock while Natson could get challenged as a returner.TE/FB (3)In: Gerald Everett, Tyler Higbee, Keenen Brown (UDFA)Out: Johnny Mundt, Romello Brooker (UDFA), Kendall Blanton (UDFA)Changes from last projection: N/AI’ve got Brown as the only rookie undrafted free agent making the cut, but that’s mostly on special teams work. Blocking will be of significant value among the depth with Everett and Higbee offering sufficient receiving duties.OL (9)In: Andrew Whitworth, Rob Havenstein
Robert Woods Jersey , Joseph Noteboom, Brian Allen, Austin Blythe, Bobby Evans (rookie), David Edwards (rookie), Jamil Demby, Aaron NearyOut: Jeremiah Kolone, Chandler Brewer (UDFA), Vitas Hrynkiewicz (UDFA), Brandon Hitner (UDFA), Matt Kaskey (UDFA)Changes from last projection: N/AWhat might be most interesting is thinking about the practice squad here. I could see the Rams keeping three OL on the squad to start the year.DL (5)In: Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Sebastian Joseph-Day, John Franklin-Myers, Greg Gaines (rookie)Out: Tanzel Smart, Bryant Jones (UDFA), Marquise Copeland (UDFA), Boogie Roberts (UDFA)No longer on roster: Tyrell Thompson (UDFA)Could be interesting to see the rotation in the middle. With Donald
Brandon Allen Jersey , Brockers and Franklin-Myers, we’re already well stocked at 3-4 DE. That nose position could offer a chance for some depth to shine.LB (9)In: Clay Matthews, Micah Kiser, Cory Littleton, Samson Ebukam, Dante Fowler, Jr., Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Morgan Fox, Dakota Allen (rookie), Bryce HagerOut: Justin Lawler, Trevon Young, Troy Reeder (UDFA), Natrez Patrick (UDFA), Josh Carraway, Landis Durham (UDFA)Changes from last projection: N/AROSTER BATTLE!!!CB (6)In: Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, Nickell Robey-Coleman
Sam Shields Jersey , David Long (rookie), Troy Hill, Dominique HatfieldOut: Kevin Peterson, Darious Williams, Donte Deayon, Ramon RichardsChanges from last projection: N/AThis one could also offer intrigue among the depth especially with special teams implications.S (6)In: John Johnson III, Eric Weddle, Taylor Rapp (rookie), Marqui Christian, Nick Scott (rookie), Travin HowardOut: Steven ParkerChanges from last projection: N/ANot sure if Howard is truly part of this group, but perhaps we’ll get a sense of that over the next week. In any case, it’s a very, very nice trio at the top of the depth chart.ST (3)In: Greg Zuerlein, Johnny Hekker, Jake McQuaideOut: N/ABack in the saddle.
No changes, but the only personnel move we had since minicamp was the release of Thompson.The more important thing was just to set my projection now to see if camp changes things among the depth over the next week. Leggo!