Via the Los Angeles Rams, the organization is going to be changing a couple of player positions for the upcoming season. Below are the new player position changes happening for the Los Angeles Rams.
One of the more significant changes is for defensive back Lamarcus Joyner , who is set to see time at free safety during Los Angeles’ offseason program. Joyner has primarily played as a slot corner in his first three pro seasons, occasionally working on the outside in a pinch.
Shifting Joyner to free safety also fills a need internally, as Maurice Alexander is expected to shift to strong safety following T.J. McDonald’s departure to Miami in free agency.
Robert Quinn has also been brought up throughout the offseason as someone in line for a position change. With the Rams’ shift to a 3-4 base defensive front, Quinn is now officially listed on the Rams’ roster as an outside linebacker instead of a defensive end. Nevertheless, his role is expected to remain largely the same.
Offensively, the Rams have made it clear players will be shifting along the offensive line. Signing left tackle Andrew Whitworth prompted L.A. to move Greg Robinson over to the right side to compete at tackle, which both McVay and general manager Les Snead addressed at the Combine. But Robinson’s move is expected to kick Rob Havenstein inside to guard. Havenstein has started 28 games at right tackle since his selection in the second round of the 2015 draft.
Based on his comments on Monday, it appears McVay will begin the offseason program with Whitworth at left tackle, Rodger Saffold at left guard, John Sullivan at center, Havenstein at right guard, and Robinson at right tackle. McVay also mentioned Jamon Brown could be in the mix for the offensive line, which could change plenty between now and Week 1 in September.
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