What is the Rams' plan at left tackle once Andrew Whitworth retires?

What is the Rams' plan at left tackle once Andrew Whitworth retires?

Cameron DaSilva

Before Andrew Whitworth decided to return for another season in 2020, left tackle was viewed as one of the Rams’ biggest positional needs in free agency and the draft. But the team was able to re-sign Whitworth to a three-year deal, keeping him around for at least one more season.

That’s good news for the Rams, who didn’t have a clear plan to replace Whitworth had he retired this offseason. Joseph Noteboom was supposed to be the heir to the throne at left tackle, but he looked overmatched as a starter at left guard in 2019 before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

The Rams have been afforded the benefit of time when it comes to finding Whitworth’s replacement, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy. This week, general manager Les Snead discussed the team’s plan for life after Whitworth retires, which could involve Noteboom, Bobby Evans or a draft pick taking over eventually.

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