While the Los Angeles Rams roster remains relatively healthy compared to other NFL teams after two weeks of play, they haven’t been completely immune to injuries. The team was unable to get starting left guard Steve Avila (ankle) or backup tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) ready in time for Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. Justin Dedich and Davis Allen filled in.
But injuries are a harsh reality in professional football. They’ve been one of the main culprits behind the Rams’ slow starts in each of the past two seasons. Fortunately, the painful lessons of the past inspired the front office to balance the need for elite starters with the practical necessity of depth.