Rams OL Steve Avila Exits Commanders Matchup With Hamstring Injury

UPDATE:

Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila has suffered an apparent injury, as he was taken out of the game in the second quarter. 

After a play, Avila looked shaken up as he was assisted to the sideline with medical staff walking with him. 

Avila has been dealing with a hamstring injury that initially kept him limited on Wednesday. He was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday and Friday, but the injury may have been aggravated again.

Per reports, the Rams lineman was taken into the locker room following his exit from the game.

With Avila out, Beaux Limmer has stepped in at left guard.

The Rams have officially announced that Avila is questionable to return with a hamstring injury. Considering the lineman has been dealing with the injury prior to the game, his chances of returning might be far less likely.

Considering Avila has left to the locker room, things may be a bit significant.

The Rams are currently dealing with the pass rush from the Commanders, which has kept quarterback Matthew Stafford plenty busy. Washington was expected to be a tough matchup, but they lead at the time of this writing.

Los Angeles is already dealing with multiple players being out for this contest, including both starting cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, tight end Terrance Ferguson, and more. 

With the loss of their starting secondary, the Commanders have taken full advantage of the weaker secondary.

At the time of this writing, the Commanders lead the way with a 10-3 score. 

There was also an expectation that the return of Myles Garrett and pairing with Aaron Donald would lead to some big pass rush opportunities. Thus far, the Washington line has done well to give Jayden Daniels time to get the ball out. 

The Rams need to find a way to disrupt the Commanders offense more if they are to catch up. 

Additionally, the Rams' offense and offensive line will now need to be on their A-game. Avila being out is a big hit, considering he is one of the starting five linemen and integral in protecting Stafford.

Los Angeles' line is ultra important in protecting Stafford while opening run lanes for the dual-threat attack from backs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams.

The run game has mostly been ineffective, as the Commanders have held both backs to under 50 yards through nearly a full half of football.

Avila has not been ruled out, but his return remains dubious.