If Charles Woods remains in concussion evaluation, the lane widens, but even without that context, Lampkin has outplayed Derion Kendrick and Woods in recent form. He brings inside/outside utility and gunner/jammer traits that coaches lean on.

The Los Angeles Rams went on the road for their final game of the preseason, visiting the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. It was a meaningless game for the starters and primary backups, who didn't play for the Rams, but it gave the reserves one last chance to prove themselves to their coaches.