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With the Rams finalizing their 53-man roster today, several talented players are projected to join the practice squad after being waived or released. Based on availability and preseason performances, here’s my take on how the Rams' practice squad shapes up.

Predicted Practice Squad Members

• WR Brennan Presley: Presley’s speed and versatility make him a strong candidate.

• WR Tru Edwards: Edwards’ quickness and route-running ability could secure him a developmental role on the practice squad.

• ILB Chris Paul Jr.: After McVay's comments today, he didn't seem to indicate he was open to bringing him back. His potential makes him a likely practice squad addition if he clears waivers.

• OL Dylan McMahon: Despite an injury, McMahon’s interior line skills position him as a valuable practice squad member.

• OL Wyatt Bowles: A versatile lineman, Bowles is a prime candidate for the practice squad to further develop.

• LB Elias Neal: Neal’s athleticism and special teams potential make him a fit for the practice squad.

• LB Tony Fields: A vested veteran, Fields can sign directly to the practice squad without waivers, offering linebacker depth.

• EDGE Jamil Muhammad: Muhammad’s pass-rushing upside makes him a developmental prospect for the practice squad.

• CB Charles Woods: Woods’ preseason performance and coverage skills could earn him a spot, though the Rams could also sign CB Derion Kendrick to the practice squad.

• CB Cam Lampkin: He showed enough flashes in the preseason to earn a spot on the practice squad.

• S Tanner Ingle: Ingle’s strong preseason physical play makes him a contender for the practice squad.

• RB Cody Schrader: Schrader’s preseason performance should land him on the practice squad.

• S Nate Valcarcel: A first-team MAC selection, Valcarcel’s versatility could secure him a practice squad role.

• DL Jack Heflin: Heflin’s experience and depth make him a solid practice squad candidate.

The Rams waived/injured Willie Lampkin, which gives him a chance to revert to IR if he clears waivers

This leaves the Rams with two spots to fill. I believe they will add two more players from the waiver wire.

Outlook

The Rams’ practice squad is shaping up to be a mix of young talent and experienced veterans, providing depth and development opportunities. Players like Schrader, Presley, Valcarcel, and Bowles are at risk of being claimed off waivers, but if retained, they could play significant roles in the team’s future.

Good list

Regarding McVay’s comments on Pooh Paul -did McVay indicate there was a problem or was he stating that he would not clear waivers so the Rams could not bring him back?

Here is McVay’s comments on Chris Paul Jr.
“First of all, a great dude," stated McVay. "I really respect him as a man. It was not an easy decision, but what we are tasked to do is to evaluate, when we went with four inside linebackers, who we think are the four best inside linebackers? That’s not exclusive to playing inside linebacker, part of that is playing special teams. Shaun Dolac is a guy that's going to be able to play on all four phases. Troy Reeder is going to play on all four phases. When you look at Nate Landman and Omar Speights as your starting inside linebackers when you're in your two backer defenses, those third and fourth spots are heavily dictated and determined by where you create value not exclusive to the inside linebacker position. It’s not anything to take away from ‘Pooh’ because I have respect, love and wish him nothing but the best. Those two guys made themselves really important and that's why they'll have a jersey on game day.”

It's the “wish him the best” part that I have heard before. Usually when I had to tell someone, nope we aren’t seeing each other anymore

Waters being not on PS list is a question. He performed well, but Rams don't prefer big backs? Was Waters a poor blocker?

Jacksnow wrote: ↑August 27th, 2025, 8:40 am Waters being not on PS list is a question. He performed well, but Rams don't prefer big backs? Was Waters a poor blocker?

He is one guy I was hoping we saw more of in the preseason.
We now have three backs who are clones of each other.

100 % need at least one RB, possibly 2. Audric Estime is an interesting possible pickup from Denver's cut. As much as I am a Schrader fan, we need a big back who is unlike the other 3 that made the 53.