Rams Clear Roster Spots as D.J. Humphries Departs

The Los Angeles Rams have released offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, marking another step in the team's ongoing roster restructuring as they approach the regular season. Humphries' departure is part of a broader Rams housecleaning that has seen five roster cuts in recent days, including linebacker Nick Hampton, long snapper Jake McQuaide, cornerbacks Ahkello Witherspoon and Derion Kendrick, and linebacker Troy Reeder. With the release, the Rams moved from 63 players on roster to 62, bringing them closer to the 53-man limit required for the regular season. Los Angeles currently maintains $12.8 million in cap space, suggesting the team has financial flexibility to address other potential roster needs before the season begins. The timing of multiple departures suggests the Rams are finalizing their roster composition after training camp and preseason evaluation. The emphasis on defensive moves—three of five cuts have been on that side of the ball—indicates Los Angeles may be reallocating resources or prioritizing different coverage schemes. Humphries, an experienced offensive lineman, likely fell behind internal depth chart candidates, prompting the club to make room. These moves will clarify how the Rams intend to structure their offensive line heading into the season. With Humphries out and multiple defensive players released, the organization appears to be making definitive decisions about their competitive roster rather than retaining depth for potential injury situations. The team's remaining cap space provides flexibility should they need to add veteran players before the season kicks off or address injuries during the final week of roster decisions.