The Los Angeles Rams made two depth moves before their Week 2 matchup with the New York Giants, signing safety Tanner Ingle from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and bringing defensive tackle Jaxson Moi back to the practice squad.
The transactions, recorded by the Rams on Friday and listed on the NFL transaction wire, give Los Angeles more flexibility at two positions that have been affected by injuries and early-season roster churn. Ingle had already been elevated for Week 1 and played eight special-teams snaps against San Francisco.
Moi, an undrafted rookie from Tennessee, returns after spending the offseason and preseason with the Rams before being waived during final roster cuts.
Ingle gives the Rams immediate safety depth
Ingle’s promotion matters because Los Angeles enters the weekend with multiple safeties on the injury report. Kamren Kinchens did not practice Thursday or Friday because of a hamstring injury, while Kam Curl was limited both days with an ankle issue.
That does not necessarily mean either starter will miss Monday night, but the Rams needed another game-ready option who already knows the system. Ingle has been with the organization for most of the past three seasons and has contributed primarily on special teams.
The Rams used a standard elevation to make him available in Week 1. Moving him to the active roster now gives the coaching staff more certainty at a position where availability could remain fluid through the weekend.
The move fits a defense already absorbing major changes
Los Angeles had an open 53-man roster spot after placing Myles Garrett on injured reserve Thursday. The Rams have also been working Aaron Donald back into the defense after his return from retirement.
FSN reported earlier that Donald is expected to play against the Giants, which gives the front a major boost. But the defense still has to manage injuries elsewhere, including Kinchens, Curl, Omar Speights and Nate Landman.
Ingle is not being asked to replace Garrett’s pass-rush role. His promotion is better understood as a way to stabilize the back end while the Rams sort through who will be available Monday.
Jaxson Moi returns as a developmental defensive-line option
Moi’s return to the practice squad restores a player the Rams evaluated extensively during the preseason. He played more preseason snaps than any other Los Angeles defensive lineman, giving the staff a large sample of his fit in the scheme.
The 6-foot-2, 305-pound defensive tackle originally joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent after playing at Tennessee. He was waived at the end of August, but bringing him back keeps a familiar interior defender in the building without requiring an active-roster spot.
That is useful over a long season. Practice-squad defensive linemen can provide scout-team work, emergency depth and a potential elevation option if injuries develop.
Monday night still hinges on the Rams’ injury report
The roster moves do not resolve every Week 2 question. Kinchens remained out of practice Friday, and the Rams also added wide receivers Puka Nacua and Jordan Whittington to the injury picture after both missed Friday’s session.
FSN has already detailed Nacua’s hip injury, which could have a larger impact on the offensive game plan if he cannot progress before Monday.
On defense, Ingle’s promotion gives coordinator Chris Shula a little more insurance while waiting for the final status of Kinchens and Curl.
What the two moves say about Los Angeles’ Week 2 planning
Neither transaction is a blockbuster, but both are practical. The Rams are using a familiar player to reinforce an injured position group and using the practice squad to retain a young defensive lineman they already know well.
That is typical early-season roster management: preserve flexibility, avoid forcing inexperienced players into unfamiliar roles and keep contingency options ready while injury reports are still moving.
If Kinchens or Curl cannot play Monday, Ingle’s promotion will look especially important. If both are available, he can still contribute on special teams while Moi resumes his developmental role behind the active defensive line.