Teams have until Tuesday to set their final 53-man rosters, and experts are forecasting some unexpected moves league-wide. The Los Angeles Rams are among those making tough choices. With depth at multiple positions, the Rams are projected to cut a player from the running back group.
On Saturday, after the 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, ESPN's Sarah Barshop projected the Rams will carry three RBs on their 2025 roster: Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter.
Barshop noted Williams accounted for 43% of the Rams' touches in 2024 but could share more of the workload with Corum and Hunter this season.
She added: "Cody Schrader likely would have made this projection in another year, but if the Rams keep three quarterbacks, six receivers and four tight ends, it makes it difficult to keep a fourth running back."
Let's look at the QBs, WRs and TEs that Barshop projected, which will likely impact the team's running back projections.
- Quarterbacks (3): Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett
- Wide Receivers (6): Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield
- Tight Ends (4): Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen
These are likely the players to fill these positions. The Rams' plan will be to distribute the rushing workload among their top three running backs while prioritizing depth at the three positions mentioned above. Still, surprises may be in store.