The Los Angeles Rams have a few injuries to their offensive line this season, which is a major concern considering quarterback Matthew Stafford was dealing with back issues before the start of the season.
Stafford has been playing like an MVP so far, and thanks to his O-line, he has been sacked 11 times this season, one of the lowest amounts for a starting quarterback in the league.
His back issues have appeared to be nonexistent even with the sacks, but the Rams shouldn’t take too many chances. If Stafford were to take a hard enough hit that could reaggravate his back troubles, it could be the end of the Rams’ season.
ESPN analyst believes the Los Angeles Rams are a landing spot for a player who was recently benched on their team.
Trading For An Offensive Lineman
GettyChicago Bears left tackle Braxton Jones and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Los Angeles Rams currently have seasoned veteran Rob Havenstein out with an injury, and Steve Avila was out a couple of games earlier in the season.
To help combat this, two ESPN analysts name the Rams as a landing spot for the fourth-year O-lineman Braxton Jones, who plays for the Chicago Bears.
“Rival teams agree that Jones is a sensible trade candidate after his benching in favor of Theo Benedet and his résumé as a multiyear starter in Chicago. Jones also is in a contract year, and he is now healthy following an ankle issue that plagued him for much of 2025,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote.
Jones has featured in all six games for the Bears, starting in the first four games before Benedet took over the starting role after the team’s bye in Week 5.
With the recent changes to the Bears’ offensive line, the Rams have the opportunity to get a young lineman with high reward potential.
Jones In Los Angeles
GettyLos Angeles Rams offensive linemen
Now put on the bench, it would benefit Braxton Jones to have a change of scenery on a Super Bowl-contending team.
The O-lineman has only allowed two sacks through six games this season,
“Jones is an easy mover on the edges with the footspeed to redirect in pass protection. While Jones can struggle with power rushers, he still grades out as a lower-tier starter. In six games played this season, Jones has a pass block win rate of 90.2%,” ESPN’s Matt Bowen wrote.
The Chicago offensive lineman has played almost the entirety of his career, specifically at the left tackle spot.
Los Angeles currently has $56.3 million player, Alaric Jackson, at the left guard spot and has played in all seven games for the Rams this season.
It would be hard for Jones to take over his starting role, and he will likely have to be in a battle against DJ Humphries for the backup left tackle spot.
But regardless, his time in Chicago is likely coming to an end.
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