Training camp is done. The preseason is in the books. All that’s left to do before Week 1 is trimming the roster to 53 players. Sounds easy, right? Wrong.The Los Angeles Rams will have some difficult decisions to make over the next few days before Sunday’s deadline at 6 p.m. ET. There are ways to get the roster down besides cutting players, whether it’s via trades or injury designations, but we know only 53 guys can be on the active roster come Sunday night.Following the Rams’ unexpected trade for Tutu Atwell and the preseason finale against the Chargers, it’s time to make our final roster projection. Atwell’s arrival changes things, giving the Rams even more depth at wide receiver. Jarquez Hunter’s departure also leaves the Rams thinner at running back.So who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our best prediction for the Rams’ 53-man squad.Quarterback (3)Matthew StaffordStetson BennettTy SimpsonWe know the Rams are keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster after Sean McVay said as much earlier this week, confirming that Bennett has made the team. He’ll likely be the QB2, with Simpson being third on the depth chart, though McVay said he still hasn’t decided who will be the backup.Running back (3)Kyren WilliamsBlake CorumRonnie RiversWith Jarquez Hunter traded, the Rams could go light at running back with only three guys. Dean Connors made a strong case for a roster spot and cutting him could be risky, but the Rams may try to go that route and sign him to the practice squad. The same goes for Jordan Waters, who also showed flashes of explosiveness this preseason.Wide receiver (7)Puka NacuaDavante AdamsJordan WhittingtonKonata MumpfieldTutu AtwellXavier SmithCJ DanielsTutu Atwell’s return changes the math at wide receiver. After previously projecting the team to carry six, there are now seven wideouts in this final prediction. The top four are locks, and Smith didn’t play in the final two preseason games, so he seems safe, too. The biggest question mark is now Daniels, who played a ton this preseason. It’s unlikely the Rams cut the sixth-round rookie, but he’s not yet locked into a roster spot.Tight end (5)Colby ParkinsonTyler HigbeeTerrance FergusonDavis AllenMax KlareThe Rams are going to lean heavily into their tight end group once again this season, which will require more depth than usual. With five quality tight ends on the roster, they can run as much 13 personnel as they’d like. And the best part? All five of these players have starter-type potential in L.A.Offensive line (9)LT Alaric JacksonLG Steve AvilaC Coleman SheltonRG Kevin DotsonRT Warren McClendon Jr.OT David QuessenberryG/C Beaux LimmerG/C Justin DedichG/T Keagen TrostThe offensive line is very much a fluid group. Jackson could be facing a potential suspension for his offseason arrest, Dedich just returned from the NFI list this week and Trost is on the shelf with a hamstring injury that could sideline him until Week 1. If Jackson and/or Trost miss time during the season, the Rams c
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