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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rams Latest Signing Could Point to Major Repeated Issue From 2024 Season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a massive rebound during the 2024 season. Despite starting the season 1-4, the team was able to put together a massive 5-1 run to secure a playoff berth. More news: Exclusive: Barry Sanders Reveals New Details on His Heart Attack A major reason for the rough start was the offensive line of the Rams being decimated by injuries. Alaric Jackson, Rob Havenstein, Steve Avila, and Jonah Jackson missed the beginning of the season due to injuries and Jackson being suspended for the first two games. Now, the Rams are looking ahead to the 2025 season, but the team is once again faced with a potential big hit on the offensive line. Alaric Jackson is currently dealing with blood clots, which is a similar issue faced in 2022. #Rams OT Alaric Jackson, a key member of the O-line who just signed an extension, is dealing with blood clots once again, per The Insiders. Similar to what he had in 2022. While the belief is he'll play in 2025, there are still questions. That explains the DJ Humphries signing. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 13, 2025 Though multiple reports have indicated that Jackson could play, there is enough concern that the Rams signed former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman D.J. Humphries. We have signed OL D.J. Humphries to a 1-year deal. ⤵️ — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 13, 2025 The Rams announced that Humphries had been signed to a one-year deal. It's never a bad idea to sign more depth, especially on the offensive line. Humphries coming aboard was the right move, as the Rams saw firsthand what it's like to have thin offensive line depth. However, there also sounds like there be deeper concerns with the blood clot issues that Jackson is facing. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Jonah Jackson #72 and Neville Gallimore #92 of the Los Angeles Rams walk together prior to the NFC Divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Jonah Jackson #72 and Neville Gallimore #92 of the Los Angeles Rams walk together prior to the NFC Divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. MoreMore news: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Offers Major Update on TJ Watt Minicamp Holdout Considering his injury history, the Rams might be preparing for a reality where Jackson is going to miss multiple games. The Rams have a new offense to take care of, which includes the loss of veteran Cooper Kupp, but also the addition of Davante Adams. Adams and Puka Nacua figure to be the new one-two punch combo that can propel the offense in an even bigger way. With running back Kyren Williams also a star, the Rams' offense could be even more dangerous in 2025. The issue is that the offense will sputter again if the offensive line is not in top shape. Losing Jackson for multiple games will certainly put a damper on the offensive line, but Humphries is a nice addition. He is still a young contributor who can replace Jackson in a solid way, should the veteran have to miss multiple games due to the blood clot issue he is dealing with. The hope for the Rams is that no one else on the offensive line suffers an injury, like in the 2024 season. More NFL: Jets' Sauce Gardner Makes Decision on Flag Football Olympics Involvement For more on the Rams and NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Rams sign veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a 1-year deal
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a one-year deal on Friday. Humphries, a longtime starter for the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, will provide depth and insurance on the Rams' offensive line behind starting left tackle Alaric Jackson. Jackson agreed to a three-year, $57 million free agent deal to return to Los Angeles this spring, but the NFL Network reported this week that Jackson is dealing with a reoccurrence of the blood clots that ended his 2022 season.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Rams LT Alaric Jackson dealing with blood clots
June 13 - Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots for the second time since 2022, NFL Network reported on Friday. While Jackson is expected to play this season, the Rams secured insurance at the position by agreeing to terms with free agent tackle D.J. Humphries on Thursday. Jackson, 26, followed up the 2022 season in which he played just eight games (six starts) by starting 29 of the Rams' 34 games over the past two campaigns. Humphries, 31, started 15 games with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 before sustaining a torn ACL. He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in late November of last season and started two games. Humphries has started all 100 career games he has played since the Cardinals selected him with the 24th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft. He made the Pro Bowl in 2021. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS LA Rams star Alaric Jackson gets concerning medical diagnosis, throwing doubt onto his 2025 season
Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is reportedly dealing with a concerning medical issue which has thrown his status for the 2025 season into question. Jackson, 26, has started 29 games over the last two seasons and was part of the Rams' Super Bowl-winning squad in the 2021 season. Now, however, the tackle is dealing with blood clots, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jackson previously dealt with the same problem in 2022, as he missed nine games that year. More to follow #Rams OT Alaric Jackson, a key member of the O-line who just signed an extension, is dealing with blood clots once again, per The Insiders. Similar to what he had in 2022. While the belief is he'll play in 2025, there are still questions. That explains the DJ Humphries signing.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Chart shows Rams' 2025 offseason moves skewed to this side of the ball
Chart shows Rams' 2025 offseason moves skewed to this side of the ball The Los Angeles Rams head into the 2025 season after a whirlwind series of offseason decisions. Between bringing back Matthew Stafford, Alaric Jackson and Tutu Atwell to signing Davante Adams and letting others walk, L.A. made slight adjustments to the entire roster. The Rams will also now add six players they selected in 2025 NFL Draft as well as a bevy of undrafted free agents. ESPN's Sam Hoppen decided to see which side of the ball teams spent more of their offseason capital one by comparing each team's free agent signings and draft picks. The ensuing scatterplot showed the Rams skewed more toward the offense, especially with their free agent pickups. This all makes sense when you look at the Rams' roster. L.A. needs to capitalize on Matthew Stafford's closing window in 2025, which necessitated the Adams, Jackson and Atwell deals. Meanwhile, the Rams' young defense is solid enough on its own without the need for too many additions. Les Snead still shored up a few positions of need on the defensive front, but otherwise made sure to focus on the offense first. What's also interesting is a lot of the Rams' NFC foes went even more toward the offensive side of the ball with their respective draft picks and free-agent signings. Meanwhile, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers paid more attention to the defensive side of the ball. We'll see if this strategy pays off in a few months.
