Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69), Los Angeles Rams center Beaux Limmer (50), Los Angeles Rams guard Justin Dedich (67) and Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Sean McVay Provides Updates on The Rams Offensive Line

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Brock Vierra | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 4:25 PM ET

The Rams' offensive line in 2024 was a revolving door of players as the unit was afflicted with injuries and suspensions. To be frank, the Rams messed up the line before they even took the field after Steve Avila's failed move back to center forced Jonah Jackson to play a position he did not sign up for.

Then, to make things worse, both Avila and Jackson were hurt in the season opener, which just messed everything up. The Rams learned from their mistakes and while Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots, the team has effortlessly involved both D.J. Humphries and Warren McClendon into their lineup, giving the team strong options at tackle, while Beaux Limmer's growth has given the team four legitimate 17-game starters on the interior offensive line.

Sean McVay spoke about the offensive line's progress.

“Absolutely. That's a big question," stated McVay. "Here's where I think we're at. We can't wait to be able to get [Offensive Lineman] Alaric Jackson back out there. He's a stud. He's working really hard in the meantime and I feel fortunate that he's able to get some good work, even though it's not in some of these team settings that'll be a benefit. But, [Offensive Lineman] Rob Havenstein and Coleman Shelton I think have done an excellent job. Guys that are some veteran presence… I've seen [Offensive Lineman] Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson take steps in the right direction. [Offensive Lineman] Warren McClennan Jr. is a guy that you're seeing play right tackle, play left tackle. You see [Offensive Lineman] Beaux Limmer play all three interior spots. [Offensive Lineman] Justin Dedich is another guy that's got work and I'm really pleased with what David Quessenberry has done as a veteran player that's shown that he can really play left or right tackle."

"[Offensive Lineman] D.J. Humphries has come in. It seems like he got here yesterday, had a couple Zoom meetings, and then he's out here on the practice field. So we're growing. A lot of work to do. We know that you're going to probably end up playing with nine offensive linemen at some point. You hope to be able to stay as healthy as possible. Last year was a good eye opener for us of we better do a good job of building depth. You can't have enough guys that have played meaningful football and that are tough, smart, competitive and communicate with one another. I think [Offensive Line Coach] Ryan Wendell's done an excellent job. I really feel fortunate for the leadership that he provides and then some of those guys I mentioned at the earlier part of the question.”

Now it's time to see how they perform against Dallas.

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