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2018 Los Angeles Rams 53-Man roster projection: Preseason Week 4 edition Previous versionsPost-2018 NFL Draft (April 30)Pre-training camp (July 28)Training camp Week 2 (August 3)Training camp Week 3 (August 13)QB (2)(2017: 2 kept on initial 53-man roster)In: Jared Goff Womens Brian Allen Jersey , Sean MannionOut: Brandon Allen, Luis PerezNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/ABarring a trade, I’m comfortable locking this in. I’m also comfortable 100% not locking it in for 2019.RB (3)(2017: 3)In: Todd Gurley, Malcolm Brown, John KellyOut: Justin Davis, Nick HolleyNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AHad Davis been available the last two weeks, I could have been willing to put him here. But dealing with a hamstring issue, he’s been unable to get on the field. And while Kelly might have had the best cumulative preseason performance of any Ram on the roster, Brown’s still right there in the mix for his role.The question of course would be two-fold: workload and special teams contributions.Behind Just Todd Gurley, there’s not going to be a ton of work available. So loading up here likely will require significant special teams contributions and not be based on running ability per se.WR (6)(2017: 6)In: Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, Pharoh Cooper, Mike ThomasOut: Steven Mitchell, Fred Brown, KhaDarel Hodge, Codey McElroy, Jojo Natson, Kendal ThompsonNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AThis one’s really close. Mitchell, Brown and Hodge are right there behind Thomas. The key to remember here is that Thomas isn’t practice squad-eligible. So a decision to have someone jump Thomas would end his time with the Rams.For now, I’ve got him in there, but I could totally see any of the three doing it.TE/FB (3)(2017: 3)In: Gerald Everett, Tyler Higbee, Temarrick HemingwayOut: Johnny Mundt, Henry Krieger-CobleNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AHas Hemingway done enough? Even if he hasn’t, have Mundt or HKC?OL (9)(2017: 10)In: Andrew Whitworth Jacob McQuaide Jersey , Rob Havenstein, Rodger Saffold, Jamil Demby, John Sullivan, Joseph Noteboom, Brian Allen, Austin Blythe, Jake EldrenkampOut: Darrell Williams, Cornelius Lucas, Aaron Neary, Jeremiah KoloneSuspended: Jamon BrownNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: Eldrenkamp IN, Williams OUTI just can’t anymore. I wish Williams all the best, but I can’t abide by his play on the roster. I’ll plug in Eldrenkamp, but the truth is the Rams will need to make investments here again next offseason after making so many this year. They were simply behind on the timeline, and one year isn’t going to catch them up.DL (7)(2017: 5)In: Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Ndamukong Suh, Dominique Easley, Ethan Westbrooks, Sebastian Joseph-Day, John Franklin-MyersOut: Tanzel Smart, Omarius Bryant, McKay Murphy, Chunky Clements, Lord HyeamangNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AStill like this group. And I think the Easley move to OLB may have just been temporary, but we’ll see. Nonetheless, I’m keeping him here for now.OLB/EDGE (4)(2017: 6)In: Samson Ebukam http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-johnny-hekker-jersey , Matt Longacre, Justin Lawler, Ejuan PriceOut: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Brian Womac, Trevon Young, Ryan Davis, Marcus MartinIR: Morgan FoxNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: Price IN, Okoronkwo OUTLike Davis at RB, I can’t comfortably include Oko at this point having missed out on all of training camp and all of the preseason to this point.ILB (5)(2017: 4)In: Mark Barron, Micah Kiser, Ramik Wilson, Cory Littleton, Tegray ScalesOut: Bryce HagerNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AI could see Scales completely on the outs as a linebacker but making the 53-man for his special teams contributions. He continues to be a core component there.CB (6)(2017: 5)In: Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Troy Hill, Sam Shields, Dominique HatfieldOut: Taurean Nixon, Ramon Richards, Curtis MikellIR: Kevin PetersonNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AHas any of the depth done enough on defense or on teams to get to the threshold for a roster decision?S (5)(2017: 6)In: Lamarcus Joyner, John Johnson III, Marqui Christian, Blake Countess, Travin HowardOut: Steven Parker, Isaiah Johnson, Afolabi Laguda, Nate HolleyNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/ANobody played more special teams snaps on Saturday than Howard. Not sure if that’s a direct indication of his teams value Womens Rob Havenstein Jersey , but there’s obviously interest there.ST (3)(2017: 3)In: Greg Zuerlein, Johnny Hekker, Jake McQuaideOut: Sam FickenNo longer on roster: N/AChanges from last projection: N/AYup.Practice SquadRB Justin Davis, WR Steven Mitchell, WR KhaDarel Hodge, TE Johnny Mundt, OL Aaron Neary, DT Omarius Bryant, EDGE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB Trevon Young, CB Curtis Mikell, S Steven ParkerNow there’s a bit of insincerity here. Teams usually take a group of their own roster fringe and then add a couple outsiders to put together their initial practice squad. In the days after forming their initial squad last year, the Rams made a handful of moves to chop it up.So don’t take this one with nearly as much confidence as the 53-man projections.What did I get way wrong? Who didn’t make the practice squad that you like? Who are you looking at on Thursday that could change this projection fundamentally? Sound off in the comments and as always, hit us up on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram if you’re so inclined. The Steelers, Packers, Seahawks and Raiders have byes this week, and the real roster management challenge begins.Four or more teams will be off in each of the next five weeks. This is the stretch where depth either really pays off or can hurt your outlook if you are not informed and dedicated enough. But do take one week at a time, especially if you have superstars off this week. We're most notably without the services of all the prime Pittsburgh skill position players, the Packers passing game pieces, plus Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson.RUNNING BACKSMARLON MACK, Colts (26.4 percent owned): Projected to be the lead back in Indianapolis this year, Mack finally returned from a hamstring injury last week and rushed for 89 yards on 12 carries. He is not going to be a regular starter for you but can be a good fill-in for bye or injury purposes. This week, faces Buffalo's 18th ranked run defense, which makes him an adequate replacement play.ITO SMITH Cory Littleton Jersey , Falcons (13.7): The rookie remains widely available despite TD runs in three consecutive games. A total of 62 rushing yards during that span may be a prime reason he is still on many waiver wires. But the RB position is tough enough to deal with when there are not four-team byes and you may need to use Smith as a sub. On a very good offense, he should continue to get some opportunities to finish off scoring drives.RAHEEM MOSTERT, 49ers (0.1): After flashing some spark in the preseason, Mostert surprisingly received some playing time against the 49ers Monday night and rushed for 87 yards on 12 carries. Mostert displayed good vision and patience and added some more speed to the Niners offense. Mostert may only be a part-timer going forward, but depth is obviously needed at this position right now.NICK CHUBB, Browns (22.2): Carlos Hyde has only 12 total points in point per reception formats in his last two games and appears to have hit some sort of invisible wall. Hue Jackson has indicated he needs to get Chubb more work and Hyde could also force him into an expanded role at any time when you consider his injury history.WIDE RECEIVERSMARQUISE GOODWIN, 49ers (43.6): Injuries hindered Goodwin until this week, and he was cut in 8.9 percent of leagues last week. Goodwin, who was drafted as a potential WR3 with upside in the preseason, then re-emerged in a big way with four catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night. Goodwin is not only back on the fantasy radar, but at a high cost as he may be the most sought-after waiver pickup of the week.JERMAINE KEARSE, Jets (0.9): Quincy Enunwa is out for at least three weeks with a high ankle sprain and Kearse stepped into the void quickly in Week 6, catching nine passes for 94 yards. Kearse is a veteran receiver who should have the trust of rookie QB Sam Darnold, especially after he performed adequately at times for the Jets last season.JOSH REYNOLDS. Rams (0.4): He is in the waiver conversation again with Cooper Kupp out with a knee injury. Reynolds may be third on the receiving ladder for the Rams this week, but you can consider him for bye week usage when you note he faces San Francisco's 20th-ranked pass defense, a unit which has often looked even worse than that rating.TAYLOR GABRIEL, Bears (32.6): The emergence of the Bears offense over the past two games has included the sudden rise of Gabriel as a featured playmaker. He has caught 12 passes for 214 yards and two TDs during that span. Gabriel is getting more volume than expected, which could quell some concerns that he may be a boom-or-bust type.TIGHT ENDO.J. Howard, Buccaneers (36.5): Considering the thin state of the position, if you need help at TE, Howard should be your top priority this week. He returned rather quickly from a knee injury this past week and caught four passes for 62 yards and a TD. Howard already has three double figure PPR performances this year. He was regarded as a top TE prospect coming out of last year's draft and could be on the verge of a real breakout in a pass-happy offense.QUARTERBACKC.J. BEATHARD, 49ers (5.7): Beathard has played better than expected, having scored 18 to 19 fantasy points in standard scoring over the past three games, with two TD passes in each and 298 or more yards in two outings. He can keep his team in games or playing catch-up. Beathard is looking like a viable fantasy QB2, and against the Rams' 29th-ranked pass defense this week, he is a good sub for Ben Roethlisberger or Aaron Rodgers.