The Los Angeles Rams kept four off-ball linebackers on their initial 53-man roster: Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Shaun Dolac, and Troy Reeder. Reeder, long trusted in the locker room, remains in the mix behind Landman and Speights, providing depth without a mandate to start.

Dolac outplayed a rookie and offers versatility across all four phases, earning the green dot and a full training-camp presence, which helped seal his spot over Pooh Paul Jr. The staff emphasized availability and consistency over raw potential.

Overall, the move underscores depth and continuity for the Rams’ LB group: Landman and Speights as anchors, Dolac as a versatile contributor, and Reeder as a trusted mentor who can seamlessly step in if needed and guide the younger veterans.

Rams waive Pooh Paul Jr to finalize their 53-man roster, citing Troy Reeder's veteran steadiness, green-dot duties, and special-teams value over a young, cheap rookie with upside. Paul’s camp injuries slowed momentum, and the move hinges on keeping roster flexibility with Landman and Speights in the mix. If Paul clears waivers and lands on the practice squad, the moment may fade; if claimed, Rams’ depth debate becomes a flashpoint for fans.

Shaun Dolac, an undrafted linebacker from Buffalo, has surged through Rams camp and into preseason rotation, even wearing the green dot in one game. His tackling instinct and playmaking ability pair with the Rams’ plan to keep multiple ILBs, suggesting a legitimate 53-man shot. With Landman and Speights locked in as starters, Dolac’s future role hinges on special-teams value and depth, a classic sleeper path for fantasy upside in dynasty formats.

The Rams’ roster math could push five inside linebackers, elevating Dolac from practice-warmer to situational contributor. The MAC Defensive Player of the Year pedigree (168 tackles, 177 interception-return yards) signals pro-ready instincts, even if he’s undersized. If he makes the team, the story could tilt toward a versatile special-teams role and reserve snaps backing Landman, Speights, Paul Jr., and Reeder.

Shaun Dolac’s odds to win a Rams roster spot look brighter after he spent training camp running with the first-team defense. A video glimpse suggested the rookie LB was the next man up behind Landman and Speights, a sign the Rams trust his versatility. With one preseason game left against Cleveland, a light snap count would likely seal the deal; heavy involvement could mean a defensive role later in the year. Dolac’s Buffalo resume—168 tackles and 177 interception-return yards in 2024—adds to the tally of under-the-radar contributors pushing for a spot, even if his primary role starts on special teams. The Rams have options at ILB, but Dolac’s trajectory remains positive as August closes.