Rams finalize 53-man roster, trade Leveston for 2028 pick

The Los Angeles Rams finalized their 53-player roster on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the NFL cutdown deadline, announcing a mix of expected veterans and surprising departures as the franchise heads into the regular season. Head coach Sean McVay said the final practice before the deadline confirmed his choices, and the club also moved to trade offensive lineman KT Leveston to the Cleveland Browns for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. The decisions reflect a roster built around veteran experience on offense and a deep, developing defensive group, while leaving several developmental players to seek new opportunities.

McVay said, "Today's practice kind of confirmed it," and added that he already knew which 53 players would make the roster. The Rams will carry three quarterbacks — Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett IV — and a heavy offensive line contingent of 10 players, including starters Rob Havenstein, Alaric Jackson and Steve Avila. The team also announced three specialists and full complements at tight end and running back, with Kyren Williams signing a new extension and expected to lead the backfield.

The trade of Leveston, a 2024 seventh-round pick who showed...