Los Angeles Rams began trimming their roster, trimming 11 players in the first wave to 79 ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, with 26 more cuts looming before the 53-man limit. The wave included TE McCallan Castles, S Malik Dixon-Williams, OL Ben Dooley, DT Decarius Hawthorne, G John Leglue, C Mike McAllister, OL Josh Pearcy, DL Da'Jon Terry, OT Trey Wedig, QB Dresser Winn and vested LB Tony Fields. No real surprises, but the hard calls come Monday and Tuesday as the club finalizes a 53 and eyes a 16-man practice squad on Wednesday.

Fantasy managers should monitor how the Rams shape depth behind the top units. The ensuing practice squad and late cuts will clarify who could jump into Week 1 roles if injuries strike, and who might emerge as sleepers in dynasty or keeper formats based on ongoing positional battles.

In Week 15 of the NFL, several players made notable contributions despite mixed results for their teams. Dante Stills and Kyzir White led the Arizona Cardinals to a victory over the New England Patriots, with White achieving a team-high 12 tackles.

Meanwhile, Rasul Douglas helped the Buffalo Bills secure a win against the Detroit Lions. David Long Jr. struggled defensively in the same game.

Other players like Bryce Ford-Wheaton of the New York Giants and Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks had challenging outings, while several players remained on practice squads.

The NFL trade deadline approaches, and Coach Sean McVay has dismissed rumors of trading star receiver Cooper Kupp, especially with the Rams on a winning streak. However, the Rams are exploring options for veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White, who has struggled since his recovery from injury.

With injuries impacting the team, particularly in the secondary and linebacker positions, the Rams' strategy at the deadline may depend on their performance against the Seattle Seahawks. Kupp and fellow receiver Puka Nacua are back in action, which could influence their trade decisions.