Don’t get too attached to Wesley Bailey
We’ve seen unheralded EDGE players breakout in the preseason with Rams before. Wesley Bailey isn’t sticking around.
Inglewood, August 22 - Defensive lineman Wesley Bailey of the Los Angeles Rams made an impressive appearance in Saturday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Earning 10 pressures, Bailey outperformed Eagles rookie Chris Garrett in terms of total pressures, though Garrett received a higher PFF pass-rush grade. Bailey’s performance does not guarantee his place on the Rams 53-man roster.
History reveals similar patterns with other players who had breakout games, like Chris Garrett in 2021. Garrett, drafted by the Rams, had a better pass-rush grade than Bailey, despite Bailey having more pressures and snaps. The Rams' EDGE position requires exceptional athleticism, and it is rare for unheralded prospects to develop into elite pass rushers.
While the Rams have a strong pass rush with Myles Garrett, Byron Young, Josaiah Stewart, and Desjuan Johnson, Bailey may be among the players cut following the preseason finale.
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