As the Rams head into their third week of practices, decisions are being made on who will play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Sean McVay has typically been cautious with starters and key backups during the preseason, meaning players like Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp will likely sit out. The team will discuss whether to give playing time to key rookies like Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to prepare them for the regular season.
Backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who will be suspended for the first two regular-season games, may also sit out to give playing time to Stetson Bennett IV. Sunday’s game will be Bennett’s first time playing since last year’s preseason, and McVay is looking for him to show command and control on the field.
In terms of injuries, Rams starting inside linebacker Ernest Jones IV is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out of practice. Rookie offensive lineman Beaux Limmer banged his thumb during practice, while outside linebacker Brennan Jackson has missed practice with a soft-tissue injury.
The Rams will finalize their plans for Sunday’s game after Saturday’s meeting, where they will determine the best course of action for their roster. It will be an opportunity for young players to gain experience and for the team to evaluate their depth before the regular season kicks off in September.
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