Rams rookies Pharoh Cooper, Tyler Higbee still waiting

Rams rookies Pharoh Cooper, Tyler Higbee still waiting

Alden Gonzalez

LOS ANGELES -- Despite showing varying degrees of promise throughout OTAs and in training camp, the Los Angeles Rams' rookie class has been virtually invisible through the first six weeks.

And it isn't just Jared Goff, the No. 1 overall pick who has been relegated to backup duty.

It's Pharoh Cooper, who seemed solidified as the No. 3 receiver but has barely even been active. It's Tyler Higbee, the dynamic tight end who figured to be a major part of the passing game but has only been used as a decoy. And it's Nelson Spruce, the undrafted free agent who turned heads as a valuable possession receiver early in camp but has yet to even suit up.

Most of the action has been absorbed by a couple of sixth-round picks, receiver Michael Thomas and linebacker Josh Forrest. Thomas has carved out a role on special teams. Forrest, who became the No. 3 linebacker once Akeem Ayers was cut, has seen his playing time increase over the last two weeks. Forrest played in a season-high 44 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 5 and got 26 percent of the snaps in Week 6, a 31-28 loss to the Detroit Lions that saw him record two tackles for loss.

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