Little by little, the Los Angeles Rams are getting healthier. Heading into this season, the Rams were viewed as a true contender after a solid draft class and heavy offensive spending during free agency.
That was all derailed when they were struck with the injury bug, forcing them to max out their allotted IR spots.
Two of those spots were taken by offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila.
The Rams get some good news as both players have been Designated for Return, and returned to practice.
Los Angeles Rams Getting Healthier
Now, this does not necessarily mean that both will play on Monday Night, against the Miami Dolphins, but having the extra day certainly helps, and based on the Rams history of quick turnarounds after designations (Puka Nacua most recently), I would not be surprised if both players suit up.
During their absence, a pair of rookies have steadied the ship.
6th-round selection, Beaux Limmer, has held down the center position admirably. Per PFF, he has an overall grade of 59.9, but has not given up a sack on the year and only registered 4 penalties. He has allowed 10 total pressures.
Justin Dedich, an undrafted free agent out of USC, was given the start in favor of Logan Bruss against the Raiders and has started ever since. Per PFF, he has an overall grade of 56.7, but has only registered 1 penalty and has given up zero sacks. He has also only allowed 7 pressures.
Both rookies have played well, and demonstrate that the Rams now have some solid depth in the interior, but getting both Jackson and Avila back should give the offense another big boost.