Rams backup offensive tackle is as good as gone entering August

Los Angeles Rams Offseason Workout, OL Coach Ryan Wendell | Jayne Kamin-Oncea/GettyImagesThe last thing the Los Angeles Rams roster needs right now is a shortage along the offensive line. That certainly led to the team struggling as the season opened one year ago. And one of the players who was promoted to a starting role out of necessity was offensive tackle A.J. Arcuri. Based on his limited workload in 2024, Pro Football Focus was unkind with its grade.

Arcuri was promoted to the left tackle in Week 1 when swing-tackle Joe Noteboom, who was filling in for suspended LT Alaric Jackson, was injured as well. His performance was suspect at the time. When the team started backups in Week 18,…