There are no real surprises in the first wave of cuts. The more difficult decisions will come as the roster gets closer to 53 players on Monday and Tuesday. Among those waived on Sunday were safety Malik Dixon-Williams, Josh Pearcy and Dresser Winn. Undrafted rookie Trey Wedig was also waived on Sunday in the first round of moves.

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.

There were some really difficult decisions in our final 53-man roster projection for the Rams. These were the 8 toughest cuts.