Logan Bruss Day-to-Day with Ankle Sprain

After ailments derailed the Los Angeles Rams’ chance to repeat as Super Bowl champions, the injury bug has returned with nearly as much enthusiasm as the players. Thankfully, the last Ram to get bit has avoided catastrophe.

Rams offensive lineman Logan Bruss left Saturday’s preseason contest against the Las Vegas Raiders with an ankle injury. Head coach Sean McVay informed reporters on Sunday that Bruss is considered day-to-day.

“Just got a lateral ankle sprain,” he said. “And we’ll take it a day at a time with him.”

The injury comes just days after Bruss briefly left practice to tend to some crooked fingers, slowing his transition to offensive tackle. The second-year lineman has been competing for the backup right tackle spot behind veteran Rob Havenstein, who is struggling with health issues, too.

Havenstein suffered a neck stinger at practice on Thursday but is expected to be ready for Week 1. Fellow lineman Joe Noteboom has also been held out of practice as he works his way back from an Achilles injury.

Los Angeles is yet to lock in their starting five offensive linemen.

Bruss only played 16 snaps in Saturday’s 34-17 loss. However, he has struggled in pass protection this preseason, earning a 21.8 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. In 30 reps as a run blocker, though, he has posted an encouraging 66.4 grade.

Getting healthy enough for next Saturday’s preseason finale against the Denver Broncos could go a long way for Bruss’ development. Barring injury, it may be his last game action for a while, and his performance has made it clear that more reps are necessary. 

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