The Los Angeles Rams are heading into their biggest game of the season up to this point as they take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Both teams are 7-2 and will be looking to take control of the NFC West. With such big implications on the line, the Rams would ideally like to be as healthy as possible.
While the Rams should have most of their starters, defensive lineman Kobie Turner has popped up on the injury report this week. Turner didn’t practice on Wednesday with a back injury. Turner didn’t practice again on Thursday.
The Rams do have solid depth on the defensive line, but being without Turner would still be a big loss. When it comes to the interior defensive line, Turner is the more well-rounded player and more consistent pass rusher than Braden Fiske. Turner is a player that the Rams are able to play on all three downs. Turner ranks 13th in pressures this season and is one of the more experienced players in that group. While he hasn’t been as strong against the run in year three, he is a versatile piece that the Rams are able to move around the formation.
Also on the injury report for the Rams was Davante Adams is expected to play. Adams practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday. Jordan Whittington and Darious Williams were both limited. On the Seahawks’ side, Ernest Jones was limited for a second consecutive practice as was Grey Zabel. Cornerback Josh JObe appears t be on track to return to action.
This is certainly something to monitor into Friday as the Rams prepare for the Seahawks. Not practicing on Wednesday typically isn’t a good sign. However, if Turner is on the practice field on Friday even in a limited capacity, that would be seen as a positive.
