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“When he catches the ball, he’s tough to bring down because of how big he is. And in the run game or pass protection, in some ways, he’s almost like having a sixth offensive lineman.”

Whitworth, a retired left tackle and fixture on the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning team a few years ago, wants the league to recognize the season’s best lineman on an annual basis.

Additionally, defensive lineman Gus Cordova is one of several players working hard to get up to speed and is not with the team just yet.

On defense, lineman Morgan Fox signed a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL media.

The Rams agreed to terms with offensive lineman Coleman Shelton on a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly said.