The Los Angeles Rams suffered another potential setback along the offensive line as Steve Avila entered Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders dealing with a hamstring injury. Avila appeared to be trending in the right direction throughout the week, initially participating in a limited practice Wednesday before upgrading to full participation Thursday and Friday. His progress allowed him to avoid a game designation on the final injury report, giving the Rams optimism that their starting
left guard would be available without limitations.
However, those concerns resurfaced Sunday. Avila exited during the second quarter after appearing to aggravate his hamstring while blocking on a Kyren Williams rushing attempt. He was escorted to the locker room by trainers and subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game. Beaux Limmer replaced Avila at left guard, leaving Los Angeles without one of its most important interior offensive linemen.
Beaux Limmer was serviceable in his two plus quarters of action. However Los Angeles will hope that Avila’s absence is not a lengthy one as injuries have been a reoccurring for the team each week.
The Rams play the Arizona Cardinals before their Week 11 bye, so it would not surprise me if Avila misses Week 10 to avoid any significant damage to the hamstring.
