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6 Rams players on the roster bubble entering training camp
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Sean McVay and the front office probably have a good idea of which players are locks to make the 53-man roster this year. With such a strong roster, many players are certain to make the team. But there are a handful of guys who are squarely on the bubble, needing a good showing in camp in order to stick around on the active roster.
Training camp practices will help decide who falls on the right side of the bubble and who gets cut, as will the preseason. These six players are right on the bubble heading into camp, which begins this weekend.
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QB Stetson Bennett
Ty Simpson obviously isn't in any danger of being cut if he can't secure the No. 2 spot behind Matthew Stafford , but Bennett's job isn't safe. In fact, if Simpson beats out Bennett , it's possible the Rams will release the former Georgia standout and only carry two quarterbacks.
Of course, that's dependent on Bennett's performance in camp and the preseason, but with such a talented roster, the Rams may not find room for three quarterbacks. If Bennett performs the way he did last summer, though, he'll be difficult to cut.
LB Shaun Dolac
Dolac was a key special teamer last year after standing out in training camp and the preseason, securing his spot on the 53-man roster after just two exhibition games. Even though he made the team last year, there's no guarantee he'll be back on it this season – especially after the Rams signed Grant Stuard to be their special teams ace.
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More likely than not, the Rams will keep Dolac for another season, particularly if Omar Speights takes a step back as the No. 2 linebacker.
DL Ty Hamilton
Hamilton endured a disappointing rookie season after the Rams traded up for him in last year's draft. He played sparingly and finished with only 11 total tackles, with no sacks or tackles for a loss in the 14 games he suited up for. He was blocked by more talented players on the depth chart, but there were still opportunities for him to contribute.
Entering Year 2, he's not assured a roster spot, even as a former fifth-round pick. He'll need to hold off players such as Larrell Murchison and Tim Keenan III in order to make the team again.
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OT A.J. Arcuri
Arcuri's fate could come down to whether Alaric Jackson gets suspended or not. If Jackson does face a ban from the NFL to start the year, the Rams could need some more tackle depth, and Arcuri would be someone to keep on the active roster.
However, if Jackson avoids a suspension, Arcuri will likely be behind David Quessenberry and Keagen Trost in the battle to be a backup tackle.
OL Dylan McMahon
Beaux Limmer and Justin Dedich are both likely to make the team, which crowds the guard and center spots for a player like McMahon. He still has a chance to make the team but the interior of the offensive line is one of the deepest groups on the roster.
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Even though he plays a different position than Jackson, if the starting left tackle gets suspended, it could open up a roster spot for someone like McMahon.
WR Xavier Smith
Smith's 2025 season ended about as poorly as it could have, muffing a punt in the NFC title game that contributed to L.A.'s loss. The Rams still brought him back as an exclusive rights free agent, which was a no-brainer due to the low cost, but he'll still need to earn his spot on the roster.
What helps Smith is his return ability, paired with the Rams' lack of quality options at punt returner. Plus, Smith had his best season yet as a wide receiver and the Rams need a No. 3 option on offense.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 6 Rams players on the roster bubble entering training camp
