The Los Angeles Rams have seen their depth decimated by injuries early this season, especially along the offensive line and in the secondary. After losing a key matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, the team is looking to get back above .500 before the season slips away.
They released their final injury report on Friday ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. A few key players whose availability might affect their hopes on Sunday were included.
Here is the full report that the Rams put out on Friday:
The interior of Los Angeles’ offensive line has been hit particularly hard this week, though David Edwards’ inclusion as a full participant on Thursday and Friday is a good sign for the unit. Despite this, with center Brian Allen and guard Coleman Shelton officially ruled out for the tilt against Dallas, the line will rely on a fair amount of second-string talent.
In the secondary, the injuries to Cobie Durant, Jordan Fuller, and Taylor Rapp stand out, as all three were slated to be key contributors to the defense heading into this season. Durant and Fuller are sure to miss this week’s action, and after being listed as a non-participant on Friday, the outlook for Rapp isn’t much better.
David Long Jr. was listed as questionable after being limited in his participation all week and is the lone wild card on this list. Whether he plays on Sunday or not, the secondary will be at less than full strength and will continue to rely on star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to lock down the Cowboys’ receivers.
Los Angeles desperately needs a win this weekend and could drop even further behind in the NFC West standings if they lay another egg against Dallas. Time will tell if these injuries end up being a major factor in the outcome of Sunday’s matchup, but for now, the odds of success for the offensive line and secondary seem slim.