The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2025 offseason with championship aspirations and made significant offensive upgrades to support that goal.
They added elite talent and brought back key contributors to bolster their attack around quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Despite these improvements, one position remains a major concern as training camp approaches.
NFL insider Albert Breer recently identified the issue that could derail the Rams’ playoff hopes.
> “The offense got interesting this offseason, with a good group adding Davante Adams, bringing Coleman Shelton back at center, and drafting Terrance Ferguson and Jarquez Hunter. Matthew Stafford is back, too, with Mike LaFleur in his third season as OC under Sean McVay. Interestingly, from there, the biggest issue is at left tackle, just three months after Alaric Jackson signed an extension. Jackson is out indefinitely with blood clots and, for now at least, aging vet D.J. Humphries is the safety net,” Breer [wrote](https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-takeaways-offseason-notes-all-32-teams#:~:text=The%20offense%20got,the%20safety%20net.).
Jackson was supposed to anchor the left side after signing a three-year, $57 million contract extension in February.
Instead, he faces his second blood clot diagnosis since 2022, when he missed nine games with the same condition.
The Rams responded by signing Humphries, who spent most of his career with the Arizona Cardinals.
They also brought in David Quessenberry for depth, which could be necessary as Humphries played just two games for the Kansas City Chiefs last season.
Jackson’s absence creates ripple effects throughout the offense. His partnership with guard Steve Avila provided stability, while his run blocking helped fuel Kyren Williams’ consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
The Rams may need to adjust their offensive approach, potentially emphasizing quicker passes and creative schemes to compensate for the weakened left side.
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