Avila (knee) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
Avila sustained a knee injury in the Rams' Week 1 loss to the Lions and hasn't taken the field since. However, his activation indicates that he'll make his return in Monday night's matchup against the Dolphins. Now that Avila has moved past his knee issue, he's expected to serve as the Rams' top center.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Possibly on track for IR
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Avila (knee) is a candidate for injured reserve, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Avila was diagnosed with an MCL sprain after exiting Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, an injury that typically entails a multi-week recovery. If Avila winds up on IR, the Rams would likely turn to Jonah Jackson at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Suffers MCL sprain
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Avila sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rapoport relays that Avila will undergo further testing Monday to determine the severity of his MCL sprain. Assuming Avila ends up missing time due to the injury, Jonah Jackson would likely slide over from center to start at left guard.
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Rams' Steve Avila: Headed to Los Angeles
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The Rams selected Avila in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 36th overall.
Avila (6-foot-4, 332 pounds) can line up anywhere in a pinch, but at the NFL level, his ideal fit is likely at guard or center. Avila projects as a potentially dominant force at either position, boasting major density at no cost to his athleticism, as his 5.21-second 40-yard dash and 29.5-inch vertical are strong figures even for a player much lighter than himself. Avila was arguably the main reason why TCU was able to neutralize former Michigan standout defensive tackle Mazi Smith, who Dallas selected in the first round, last season.
