The Los Angeles Rams have a few serious needs ahead of the 2026 season. They’ll need to patch holes in the secondary and at pass catcher. Adding depth at quarterback, tackle, linebacker, and in general would help futureproof this roster for years to come.
But for now let’s take a look at the areas of the team that need not fixed.
Running back
While Blake Corum seemed like a draft dud during his rookie season, he emerged in 2025 as a capable player deserving of a larger role. Corum has more wiggle and can hit longer runs than starter Kyren Williams, and together they can maintain one of the most productive workloads in the NFL.
The Rams also drafted Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round last spring. He was a healthy scratch for most of the year. One small upgrade LA could make would be to play Hunter over Ronnie Rivers. This position needs no major shakeups.
Tight end
Can the Rams tweak depth and upgrade over Davis Allen or make a bigger move to replace Tyler Higbee (likely to leave in free agency)? Sure. But the most significant needle mover would be an expansion of Terrance Ferguson’s role over his second season.
Ferguson is one of the most unique offensive threats in football. He brings a verticality to the tight end position that is unlike any other. LA could also better leverage his talents from a run after the catch perspective, which is something he did well in his college does at Oregon.
Colby Parkinson is coming off a career year. He’s valuable in run blocking. Additional growth and further deployment of multiple tight ends can only benefit the offense.
Interior offensive line
If the team makes a move at center or guard this season, it probably will be an extension for LG Steve Avila and/or Kevin Doston. Coleman Shelton was an upgrade over Beaux Limmer at center and his job is safe for 2026.
It never hurts to add depth at offensive line. It’s difficult to spend more than a middle or late round pick given how the starters are playing. Shelton is probably only a short-term solution.
Interior defensive line
Again, the Rams could spend big in this area but it would be locking up Kobie Turner long-term. Braden Fiske performed well into the playoffs. Poona Ford played a very important role in fixing LA’s run defense after they were gashed over and over in 2024.
There’s also a lot of depth to like. Tyler Davis contributed valuable snaps. It’s too early to give up on Ty Hamilton, whose role expanded towards the end of the year.
Another year of development is all this group needs.
EDGE rusher
You can never have too many pass rushers. It wouldn’t be surprising to see LA add talent ahead of a Super Bowl push. These are the areas that can make or break a contending roster.
While Jared Verse didn’t exactly take the step from impressive rookie season to superstar, he still had one of the most productive seasons of all EDGE rushers. Byron Young’s status beyond 2026 is uncertain though it’s hard to imagine him anywhere else for the next year.
Josaiah Stewart took on a hybrid role that should only expand in his second season, especially now that we know defensive coordinator Chris Shula will return. Desjuan Johnson pulled a Michael Hoecht and converted from the interior to become a productive player on the EDGE. You’d expect growth a year removed from a position change.
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