Sebastian Joseph-Day essentially had his starting job taken from him this offseason after the Rams signed A’Shawn Robinson and brought back Michael Brockers in free agency. Joseph-Day was the starting nose tackle last season, but that appears unlikely to be the case again in 2020.
He may be lower than Robinson and Brockers on the pay scale, but he’s not going to just hand over his spot on the defensive line. He’s been putting in work this offseason and looks to be in excellent shape.
This week, he shared a video of himself working out and his footwork may not be on Aaron Donald’s level, but for a guy who’s 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds, he’s moving really well.
305 moving good! Slow feet don’t eat! https://t.co/DRgrF5cAr6
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) June 12, 2020
This video from last month also shows Joseph-Day’s footwork as he goes through an agility drill, again at 305 pounds.
1st day back w @RamsNFL DL @SJD_51 I promise 305lbs ain’t supposed to move like he does! Big year bro 🙏 || 🏠: @Futureeliteacad pic.twitter.com/sL8c2Whue2
— Coach Ed (@DLcoachEd) May 29, 2020
On the Rams’ website, Joseph-Day is listed at 310 pounds, so he’s trimmed five pounds since the end of last season. It also looks like he’s added some muscle to his frame, putting in a lot of work in the weight room this offseason.
He took exception to a fan who called him out on Twitter, responding with this picture.
False https://t.co/w8wkFvskVO pic.twitter.com/DV7YDDIHLE
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) May 13, 2020
Is he poised for a big year in 2020? It’s hard to say right now because he has an uphill climb to a starting job simply based on the competition up front. But Joseph-Day is putting in the work necessary to improve in Year 3.
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