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Sean McVay confirms a position switch along the offensive line

Sean McVay confirms a position switch along the offensive line

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Rookie standout Steve Avila will make the move from left guard to center for 2024 One of the biggest moves of the Los Angeles Rams 2024 free agency period was signing former Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson. While it was clear LA could potentially bring in some offensive line help heading into the new league year, left guard seemed like one of the few spots that was already secure, with rookie standout Steve Avila starting every game last year and playing extremely well. Right guard was also clearly locked up with the re-signing of Kevin Dotson...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 26, 2024
Contract details of new Lions RG Kevin Zeitler revealed

Contract details of new Lions RG Kevin Zeitler revealed

Photo by Michael Owens/ Breaking down Kevin Zeitler’s 2024 contract with the Detroit Lions. When the Los Angeles Rams made Jonah Jackson the fifth highest-paid offensive guard in the NFL, the Detroit Lions quickly replaced him with former Ravens guard, Kevin Zeitler. A seasoned veteran—34 years old with 181 NFL starts—Zeitler can provide the Lions with a proven starter, while also not breaking the salary cap bank. Zeitler’s deal was originally reported as a one-year, $6 million contract, and now that the contract has been officially filed, we can see the...
Turf Show Times Mar 25, 2024
Can the Rams rely on Tre Tomlinson in 2024?

Can the Rams rely on Tre Tomlinson in 2024?

Photo by Ric Tapia/ Is the second-year corner part of LA’s 2024 plan? The retirement of Aaron Donald created a void in the middle of the Los Angeles Rams defense. LA doubled down on offense in free agency by signing guard Jonah Jackson and run-blocking tight end Colby Parkinson. They may be forced to score 30 points just to remain competitive in games, and that’s problematic when Chris Shula is in his first season as a NFL defensive coordinator. Sure, Los Angeles plugged some holes at key spots by reuniting with veteran corner Darious Williams, applying the right of...
Turf Show Times Mar 21, 2024
10 takeaways from Rams first week of free agency

10 takeaways from Rams first week of free agency

Photo by Conor Courtney/ How did the Rams do in the first week of free agency? One week of free agency has officially came and went and as expected, the Los Angeles Rams made a few splashes, including the signing of Jonah Jackson and then supplementing the roster with Kam Curl and Darious Williams. Overall the Rams had a pretty solid first week of free agency, setting themselves up well for the rest of the offseason. Here are my 10 takeaways. 1. Jonah Jackson was clearly a top priority for Rams and offense Some, including myself, were expecting the Rams to sit back...
Turf Show Times Mar 19, 2024
Are Rams headed toward an overwhelmingly defensive draft?

Are Rams headed toward an overwhelmingly defensive draft?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ Rams offense significantly outweighs defense after Aaron Donald’s retirement The Los Angeles Rams say they knew Aaron Donald planned to retire shortly after their wildcard loss to the Detroit Lions. Still, they mainly focused on offense in the early going of free agency by signing LG Jonah Jackson and adding TE Colby Parkinson. On Friday they chose Jimmy Garoppolo as the backup QB to Matthew Stafford. CB Darius Williams was a relatively affordable signing that immediately upgrades LA’s cornerback room. More secondary help came via...
Baltimore Sun Mar 18, 2024

Detroit Lions will reportedly sign former Ravens guard to 1-year deal

ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions had a hole on their vaunted offensive line after losing Jonah Jackson to the Los Angeles Rams. But they’re reportedly signing former Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler, and his 181 career starts to fill that need, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. With Graham Glasgow back on a three-year deal, the Lions again appear to have one of the most desirable offensive lines in ...
Turf Show Times Mar 18, 2024
Rams 7-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition

Rams 7-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/ Rams go defense-heavy in post-free agency mock draft While free agency isn’t over, the first week came and went with a lot of excitement. The Los Angeles Rams signed Jonah Jackson, Darious Williams, Colby Parkinson and Kam Curl and their big signings that should help supplement the roster. It’s possible that the Rams still add a player or two in the second wave of free agency over the next few weeks, but for the most part, the focus will now be on the draft. With Aaron Donald’s retirement announcement, it certainly spiced up the rest of...
Turf Show Times Mar 18, 2024
What grade did PFF give the Rams for first week of free agency?

What grade did PFF give the Rams for first week of free agency?

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via The Rams spent money in the first week of free agency, does the media think they did good? ProFootballFocus gave the L.A. Rams a B grade for the first week of free agency after signing upgrades to the offensive line and secondary. The Rams signed guard Jonah Jackson and tight end Colby Parkinson on the first day, then added cornerback Darious Williams to help a weak secondary from 2023. In addition, the team released center Brian Allen, as well as re-signing Kevin Dotson and Demarcus Robinson before they could leave for other...
Turf Show Times Mar 16, 2024
Rams fans love signing of Jonah Jackson in free agency

Rams fans love signing of Jonah Jackson in free agency

Photo by Al Bello/ Rams Reacts: Fans give Jonah Jackson and Colby Parkinson signings their due grades The Los Angeles Rams handed out almost $150 million in new contracts this offseason and $99 million of that went to guards. The Rams gave Kevin Dotson a new deal before free agency, then signed former Lions guard Jonah Jackson to a three-year, $51 million contract to pry him away from Detroit. Rams fans have been begging the front office to beef up and load up the offensive line for years, usually through the draft, so Les Snead complied this time and paid up for Dotson...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 15, 2024
Lions offensive linemen react to Jonah Jackson signing with Rams

Lions offensive linemen react to Jonah Jackson signing with Rams

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Detroit Lions offensive linemen said their farewells to Jonah Jackson after the guard signed a free agency deal with the Los Angeles Rams. There aren’t many bonds stronger than that of an NFL offensive line. More so than any other position group in football, those players not only rely upon each other on the field, but tend to have the strongest relationships off of it. And so when former Detroit Lions starting left guard Jonah Jackson departed in free agency after signing a three-year, $51 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams, the...
Turf Show Times Mar 14, 2024
How much have Rams improved after first wave of free agency?

How much have Rams improved after first wave of free agency?

Photo by Leon Halip/ Have the Rams improved in the first wave of free agency? The Los Angeles Rams have been active when it comes to the first wave of free agency. General manager Les Snead and co. signed one of the best guards available in Jonah Jackson while also signing tight end Colby Parkinson and bringing back cornerback Darious Williams. Of course, the question now turns to how much those moves have helped improve the Rams roster. Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points and formerly of PFF put together some data to quantify each team’s improvement. Per Cole, the...
Turf Show Times Mar 14, 2024
Replaced in free agency, former Rams starter signs with the Bears

Replaced in free agency, former Rams starter signs with the Bears

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Coleman Shelton is going to be snapping to Caleb Williams (probably) on the Bears in 2024 Coleman Shelton was slowly developed into a starting offensive lineman over his five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, but now the center is moving on after the team signed Jonah Jackson and Kevin Dotson to huge contracts this month. With Steve Avila likely moving to center and replacing him, Shelton has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. This reunites him with Shane Waldron, the offensive coordinator of the Bears who used to work...
Turf Show Times Mar 14, 2024
Rams moving Steve Avila to center is the right move going forward

Rams moving Steve Avila to center is the right move going forward

Photo by Mike Stobe/ Rams likely moving Steve Avila from left guard to center The Los Angeles Rams look to be making a pretty significant shift on their offensive line in 2024. With the signing of Jonah Jackson, it likely means that 2023 second-round selection, Steve Avila will be moving to center. According to The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue, “team sources say that as of now, Avila moving to center is the plan.” While change can be frightening, moving Avila to center could end up working out for the benefit of the Rams moving forward. In fact, it’s possible...
Turf Show Times Mar 14, 2024
Rams Reacts Survey: Has LA made the right moves to open up free agency?

Rams Reacts Survey: Has LA made the right moves to open up free agency?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ G Jonah Jackson and TE Colby Parkinson headline the Rams new additions for 2024 Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Los Angeles Rams fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey Check out DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. The Los Angeles Rams have been pretty active to open free agency. On top of resigning guard Kevin Dotson, LA gave a 3-yr $51 million deal...
Turf Show Times Mar 13, 2024
New offensive line signing could take Rams to the next level

New offensive line signing could take Rams to the next level

Photo by Cooper Neill/ For possibly the first time in the Les Snead and Sean McVay era, the Los Angeles Rams are investing in the offensive line. Over the last week, general manager Les Snead and co. have signed Jonah Jackson and brought back Kevin Dotson. Prior to last season, the Rams hadn’t drafted an offensive lineman in the top-85 since Greg Robinson back in 2014. Los Angeles had gotten away with bargain players that they could draft and develop later on such as David Edwards in the fifth round or Coleman Shelton and Austin Blythe as undrafted free agents. They...

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