The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for the 2024 season, participating in training camps alongside the other NFL teams. Unfortunately, their preparations hit a snag with injuries to three starting offensive linemen.
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The Rams have confirmed that left guard Jonah Johnson is nursing a shoulder injury and will be day-to-day moving forward. He is joined on the Injured Reserve list by left tackle Alaric Jackson and right tackle Rob Havenstein, both sidelined with ankle injuries.
After losing starting left guard Jonah Jackson this week to a shoulder injury, the Rams now have two other OL who will miss time and are considered “week-to-week”: starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury, as is starting right tackle Rob Havenstein. pic.twitter.com/G2l8GH7GH2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2024
Sean McVay also downgraded Alaric Jackson (ankle) from “day to day” to “week to week”
Rams starting LT, LG and RT all “week to week” right now. https://t.co/B2z0QzLEJi
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) August 3, 2024
All three offensive linemen are currently classified as “week-to-week,” a challenging situation for coach Sean McVay as he looks to set the tone for the season. The concern remains: what will the Rams do if these injuries persist into the regular season? A strong offensive line is essential to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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Stafford has just signed a one-year restructured deal with the Rams, but his future with the team could be in jeopardy if he faces more injuries. He has battled with various injuries over the past two seasons, including an elbow surgery, a concussion, and a sprained UCL, all of which kept him off the field for significant time.
Now at 36, Stafford’s resilience is commendable, but his age raises concerns about his ability to bounce back from these setbacks.
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With three starters down, the Rams face a critical situation: maintaining a solid offensive line to keep Stafford upright. While the injuries aren’t season-ending, a “week-to-week” status doesn’t inspire confidence heading into the season. The Rams may need to explore free agency for veteran depth as they look to bolster their offensive line for a successful start to the season.