The Los Angeles Rams have a number of positions through which the depth chart and the starter might change steadily by way of the subsequent six months. Maybe none extra apparent than tight finish, the place a minimum of 5 names appear worthy of creating the roster, and a pair extra want to push for a spot in coaching camp.
Of these high 5, two stand out for expertise and beginning expertise: Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson.
Matchup 8 vs 9: Higbee or Parkinson?
Parkinson had his greatest season but in 2025, however already some writers try to fire up rumors that he’d be a cap casualty after the staff drafted Max Klare. Realistically, Parkinson is extra more likely to be wholesome and productive than Higbee, the veteran who simply signed a two-year extension. Nonetheless, Parkinson has been with Sean McVay because the starting and the top coach is aware of what (and who) he likes.
Who’s extra essential in 2026?

Tyler Higbee or Colby Parkinson?
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Matchup 8 vs 9 (Protection): Landman or Stuard?
Chances are you’ll suppose this ought to be Omar Speights and even Shaun Dolac, however behind the scenes of our match committee, there was extra momentum for Grant Stuard than every other linebacker. And even different corners, go rushers, and defensive tackles who made the listing. Perhaps that’s as a result of McVay has known as out Stuard as a man who gained’t solely be considered one of L.A.‘s best special teamers, but also someone who could be a major contributor on defense.
That’ll nonetheless be robust for him to beat Landman, the linebacker who the Rams prolonged final season (however then he type of fell off after that), however in any case we should always count on a heavy rotation on the place…once more. The Rams appear to have an ongoing downside selecting a linebacker duo.


Nate Landman or Grant Stuard?
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Remark under for extra arguments of who ought to have made the match over any of those gamers. Subsequent time we’ll do matchups for the Kams and the offensive linemen.
Kyren Williams and Kobie Turner have gained their first spherical matchups.
