Former Rams OL Willie Lampkin Emerges as Roster Candidate with Eagles

A year after his release, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Willie Lampkin is generating significant buzz during training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles. Reports from Eagles camp indicate that the undersized interior lineman is pushing hard for a spot on the 53-man roster, impressing coaches and teammates with his leverage and footwork.

Lampkin, who was cut by Los Angeles ahead of the 2025 regular season, has drawn praise from Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson. Dickerson described him as a “little secret weapon” due to his atypical size for an offensive lineman, noting that Lampkin plays with great strength and has been a “menace” in 1-on-1 drills. His versatility across the center and guard positions adds to his value as the team finalizes its depth chart.

During his brief tenure with the Rams, Lampkin showed flashes of high potential before suffering knee and ankle injuries in the 2025 preseason. In limited action against the Dallas Cowboys, the former North Carolina standout posted elite metrics according to Pro Football Focus. He recorded an overall offensive grade of 94.1, highlighted by a 92.2 run-blocking grade. The Rams also averaged 6.2 yards per carry on five runs directed middle-left behind him.

While Lampkin attempts to secure a role in Philadelphia, the Rams face looming financial decisions regarding their own interior line. The team is approaching a point where it will need to address contracts for guards Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson, raising questions about roster depth at the position.

Eagles fans can follow Lampkin’s progress through NBC Sports Philadelphia, a division of Comcast Corporation. Comcast currently trades with a market capitalization of approximately $89.4 billion.

What to watch

• Eagles final 53-man roster cuts.
• Los Angeles Rams contract negotiations for starting guards.

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