The acquisition of Von Miller has certainly had its impact on Lewis. His not being active may almost be as much about protecting future health & value as we might be saving him for 2022 play as Okowronkwo will probably be leaving us as a free agent after this season ends.
jmo.
Og Okoronkwo finally got healthy & is a much better overall player than Terrell Lewis as the top backup OLB'er. Then Justin Hollins also go over his injury & was the opening season starter @ OLB'er with Floyd. As you recall the Rams were in a very bad way @ OLB'er with Lewis being the forced starter due to injuries of Og & Hollins.
Rams will need to sign either Og or the 33 yr old Von period. Letting Von Miller go after just a half-season .....just does not feel or look right to me especially after giving up all that draft capital. I would put Von way ahead of UFA's like Austin Corbett, Darious Williams, Brian Allen, Sony Michel & Og. That would ensure the Championship starting DL & LB'er remain intact for another season. The only starter to replace will be CB Darious Williams.
LT Joe Noteboom & ER Von Miller are my top two who must resign. It's going to really hurt to lose Odell Beckham, Jr. but the truth is McVay has invested in 3 wideouts who are sitting on the current IR in Robert Woods, 2021 top draft pick TuTu Atwell & Jacob Harris.
I don't have anything positive to post on Lewis @ OLB. I do think positive & highly probable return of OLB Justin Hollins & Chris Garrett along with the easy signing of Justin Lawler provides enough depth OLB. Snead is sure to hear from LB'ing coach Shula on the need to draft an edge rusher after depending on Lewis for a 2nd season @ OLB!