The Los Angeles Rams could be in need of help for the preseason finale amid a new injury behind Myles Garrett –who has dealt with his own injury issues–and Byron Young , as Keir Thomas suffered an injury against the New Orleans Saints .
While the full extent had yet to be revealed, the Rams' decision on his status told a telling story.
"Rams Injury Update: OLB Keir Thomas II (groin) is OUT," the Rams posted on X on August 22, amid the third quarter of their preseason tilt.
Thomas, listed as Young's backup, is someone the Rams are high on. The Athletic's Nate Atkins noted in July, "The Rams have held their interest in Thomas since signing him as an undrafted free agent in 2022 before adding him to the opening roster that season."
A former undrafted free agent, this is Thomas' fifth NFL season, all spent with LA.
He did not play during the 2025 regular season. However, he has 13 total tackles in 17 career games with one start along the way. He has also played in three playoff games.
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