Rams depth chart
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The gist
The Rams listed Braden Fiske as a co-starter with Aaron Donald not ready for Week 1.
The depth chart shows a roster built to contend but thin on offensive line.
Background
The Los Angeles Rams released their 2026 depth chart ahead of Week 1, and the most notable tweak was on the defensive line, where Braden Fiske was listed as a co-starter because Aaron Donald is not yet ready. The roster reflects reinforced title ambitions after trading for cornerback Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson, but the Los Angeles Times notes depth could be a problem, with Justin Dedich and rookie Keagen Trost on injured reserve for at least four games.
How it unfolded
- Sep 6, 2026The San Francisco 49ers publish their projected starting offense for Week 1 against the Rams.
- Sep 7, 2026The Los Angeles Times breaks down the Rams' 2026 roster, noting experience among starters but potential depth concerns.
- Sep 9, 2026The Rams adjust their Week 1 depth chart, listing Braden Fiske as a co-starter with Aaron Donald not yet ready.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Los Angeles Times writes that while returning starters give the Rams experience, depth could be a problem, especially with two offensive linemen on injured reserve.
- Analysts
- The same breakdown says the cornerback group, the team's most vulnerable last season, could now rank among the NFL's best after trading for McDuffie and signing Watson.
Still unverified
The report that the Rams used a first-round pick on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford comes from a single source and is not confirmed by the other retrieved material.