For some Rams players, the 2023 season is a make-or-break one. Either their contracts are expiring soon or their play simply hasn’t been good enough, but regardless of the situation, they’ll need to step up this year in order to remain with the team beyond the 2023 campaign.
We’ve identified six players who are entering a pivotal season in their careers, four of whom are projected to be starters. Atop the list are two second-rounders from 2020, Cam Akers and Van Jefferson, who are entering the final seasons of their rookie contracts.