The Los Angeles Rams cut 34 players, including seven who are most likely to be claimed on waivers: Chris Paul Jr., Willie Lampkin IV, Brennan Jackson, Tanner Ingle, Cam Lampkin, Brennan Presley, and Cody Schrader. With a 16-man practice squad to guard against immediate claims, the Rams still risk losing depth as other teams evaluate their preseason impressions. The churn creates immediate shifts on the depth chart and could shape practice-squad signings and early-season special-teams roles.

Among the seven, Paul Jr. stands out as a fifth-round rookie whose athletic ceiling could attract surprise claims. Lampkin IV, Jackson, Ingle, Lampkin, Presley, and Schrader each carried a blend of trait appeal, preseason flashes, and versatility that make them attractive targets for rosters in need of depth at linebacker, edge, and skill positions. Expect the Rams to monitor waiver outcomes closely and pivot quickly on the 53-man roster and practice squad landscape.

Rams dropped a 19-17 preseason tilt to Cleveland, setting the stage for Tuesday’s roster cuts. Several hopefuls shined in limited action, notably Tanner Ingle and Brennan Presley, while undrafted or depth-chart players like Shaun Dolac, Warren McClendon Jr., Justin Dedich, Beaux Limmer and David Quessenberry locked in spots by not playing. Presley flashed again with yards after catch and a rushing blast, Ferguson impressed in space, and Ingle's hit-for-hit play on defense and special teams raised roster chatter. The line play remained a concern as the OL struggled with pass protection and blitz pickup, underscoring ongoing depth decisions. Rams fans watch for practice-squad possibilities and whom the staff trusts to contribute Week 1.

Rams' preseason finale vs Browns capped a 2-1 run and sharpened roster bets. Dolac didn’t play, a strong sign he’s locked in; Quessenberry and McClendon cement depth on the line, while Jackson’s blood-clot status adds Week 1 uncertainty. Ferguson flashed as a 12-personnel weapon; Presley impressed but appears on the edge; Ingle’s special-teams surge and Waters’ late burst highlight a few hidden contributors. Schrader and Hunter couldn’t break through.

Rams rookies shined in a tight 19-17 preseason loss to Cleveland, with Terrance Ferguson showing as Higbee’s heir apparent after a hamstring layoff. Dresser Winn engineered a late drive, while undrafted Shaun Dolac locked in on special teams to push for a roster spot. Outside linebackers Desjuan Johnson and Josaiah Stewart flashed pass-rush disruption, backed by Jared Verse and Byron Young’s frequent pressure.

Jordan Waters added a late-score run as Tyler Ingle lit up the stop-unit with big hits, and Keir Thomas returned from IR to bolster depth at edge. The game offered a window into the Rams’ depth chart battles and potential fantasy value from the Rams’ offense and defense in the final weeks of camp.