The Los Angeles Rams are facing a new injury concern with starting inside linebacker and third-year pro Omar Speights.
As the Rams’ offense took the field for its third possession, the broadcast showed Speights walking off the field with a member of the training staff, heading towards the home team’s locker room area.
The good news for the Rams is that Speights was able to return after Shaun Dolac replaced him in the lineup while he got checked out.
Unfortunately, the Rams gave up a touchdown and the lead in the series.
Rams LB Omar Speights Exits 49ers Game in First Quarter
The play occurred on the final play of the 49ers’ second possession. Speights helped break up a pass from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to running back Christian McCaffrey, but appeared to take some friendly fire on the joint effort.
The Rams would cash in on their third possession. Matthew Stafford found Puka Nacua for a big play before Kyren Williams punched it in near the goal line.
That, at least, gives the Rams some level of solace as they await further word on Speights.
Speights, an undrafted free agent in 2024, has started 26 of 33 games so far in his career. The Rams had greater concerns, surrendering a touchdown to the 49ers after halftime, falling into a 17-7 hole.
49ers Lose Multiple Players to Injuries vs Rams
While the Rams avoided disaster with Speights, the 49ers were not as fortunate. They had rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling get carted off with an injury after the youngster had gotten hurt earlier in the contest but returned.
Stribling was the 33rd overall pick of the 2026 draft.
Veteran reserve tight Jake Tonges also suffered an injury and required assistance to make his way off the field. Tonges stepped up for the 49ers when George Kittle was injured last season.
Rams Get Good News After 26-Game Starter Exits 49ers Game With Injury