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Kobie Turner’s top PFF grade presents Rams with lineup dilemma alongside Aaron Donald

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Kobie Turner’s top PFF grade presents Rams with lineup dilemma alongside Aaron Donald

Summary

Kobie Turner is ranked the No. 9 interior defender by Pro Football Focus (PFF) entering the 2026 NFL season. His performance has consistently improved, highlighted by a career-best pass-rush grade of 83.9 last season and a total of seven sacks. With the potential return of Aaron Donald from retirement, the Rams face an interesting challenge regarding snap distribution among their defensive tackles. Turner and Donald previously thrived together, combining for 17 sacks in the 2023 season. If Donald returns, he may not handle a full workload initially, indicating a need for adjustment in defensive strategies.

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•Kobie Turner had 69 quarterback pressures in 2025.
•Aaron Donald's return from retirement remains uncertain.
•Turner and Donald previously combined for 17 sacks in 2023.
•Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula is contemplating line adjustments.
•PFF ranked Turner ninth among interior defenders entering 2026.

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Kobie Turner is ranked the No. 9 interior defender in the NFL by Pro Football Focus, but Aaron Donald's potential return could create a fascinating snap-count dilemma for the Los Angeles Rams' defensive line.
— Yahoo Sports

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