Rams News Recap: August 28

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Rams Starters Sit Out Loss to Dolphins –PD
Michael Sam and Ethan Westbrooks slugged it out one last time for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Rams Notes: Rams Play it Safe, Rest All Starters –PD
Miami coach Joe Philbin elected to rest 21 of his 22 starters Thursday night at Sun Life Stadium. Rams counterpart Jeff Fisher went one better, resting all 22 of his usual starters on offense and defense.

Rams Face Tough Decision on Michael Sam –Wagoner

Only time and, eventually, the St. Louis Rams will tell how many defensive linemen they keep on their initial 53-man roster.

Final St. Louis Rams 53-Man Roster Projections –Karraker
The St. Louis Rams wrapped up their preseason with a loss to the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night, which means that we’ll find out soon enough who’s going to be on the team’s 53-man roster to open the season.

Michael Sam Confident He’ll ‘Be on a Team’ –Wagoner
— No matter what happens in the next two days, defensive end Michael Sam is confident he offered a strong closing argument to make the St. Louis Rams’ 53-man roster Thursday night.

Rams Close Out Preseason With 14-13 Loss to Dolphins –PD
Michael Sam and Ethan Westbrooks slugged it out one last time for a spot on the 53-man roster. Backup quarterback Austin Davis put the finishing touches on an impressive preseason, completing 12 of 19 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown.

Rams Lose Preseason Finale in Miami –Latsch
Rams coach Jeff Fisher wasn’t taking any chances in the final preseason game on Thursday night in Miami. Not after what happened in Cleveland.

Observation Deck: Rams vs. Dolphins –Wagoner
St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher played coy all week about how much his starters would play against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.

Dolphins rally in fourth quarter to beat Rams 14-13 –PD
The reserves of the Miami Dolphins rallied from a 13-0 deficit to score two fourth-quarter touchdowns against the reserves of the Rams to post a 14-13 victory in preseason action Thursday night in Miami.

Rams-Dolphins Five Things to Watch –Latsch
The Rams will play the Dolphins in Miami on Thursday in their fourth and final preseason game. Rams coach Jeff Fisher hasn’t said how much his starters will play but there will be several storylines to watch. Here are five things I’m looking for…

Burwell: Rams End Preseason Tonight in Miami –Video

Bernie: Rams Need Better O-Line Play –Video

Bernie’s Bits: Overreaction to Michael Sam Story
Here’s a “Take Five” on Rams defensive end Michael Sam, and the overreaction to him on multiple levels.

The Emotional Injury of Bradford’s Torn ACL
For many, the second torn ACL for Sam Bradford will have a great impact on how they will look at the season in terms of wins and losses. Let me focus more on the tremendous sense of loss.

What to Watch For: Rams vs. Dolphins –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins meet in Week 4 of the preseason Thursday night at Sun Life Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Here are three things to watch for from the Rams’ end:

Morning Ram-blings: NFC West Projection –Wagoner
The final round of preseason games take place tonight at stadiums all over the league. Which means it’s almost time for final cuts and, more importantly, time for the regular season to begin.

Rams Teammates Confident in Shaun Hill –Video

Jim Thomas Rams Chat Highlights: Aug. 26

Game Trailer: Rams at Dolphins –Video

Rams QB Shaun Hill Ready for Final Preseason Tuneup –Video

Fisher: For Michael Sam, Special Teams “Not Part of the Equation” –Video

Burwell: Michael Sam Is Not a Distraction –Video