Rams rookies Young, Turner could take torch from Donald

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- In the first quarter of the Los Angeles Rams ' Week 17 victory over the New York Giants, outside linebacker Byron Young sacked Tyrod Taylor. It was the rookie's seventh of the season, second only to Aaron Donald for the franchise record for sacks by a rookie.

One drive later, he was passed by teammate Kobie Turner, a rookie nose tackle, who got to Taylor for sack No. 7.5 on the season.

After losing veteran defensive talent this offseason, the Rams were forced to build a young defense around Donald, starting in the draft. And led by coordinator Raheem Morris, the defense has outplayed outside expectations. Turner and Young, both…