Rams linebacker Omar Speights faces competition for starting job
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Omar Speights of the Los Angeles Rams is under pressure to maintain his starting position as competition intensifies during training camp. Speights, who has accumulated 152 tackles over two seasons, will contend with Shaun Dolac, an undrafted free agent, among others for playing time. Despite his past performance, there are concerns regarding Speights' consistency in coverage and overall impact on defense. The Rams will evaluate his performance closely as camp progresses over the next two months.
- •Omar Speights is challenged by Shaun Dolac for a starting linebacker role.
- •Speights recorded 152 tackles in his first two NFL seasons.
- •Concerns exist about Speights' coverage and overall defensive play.
- •Training camp evaluations will determine depth chart positioning.
- •The Rams open training camp amid heightened competition on defense.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — The Rams starter under the most pressure to keep his job
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