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Akeem Ayers ready for expanded role replacing Alec Ogletree

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  • Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff Writer Close
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EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Akeem Ayers' new position is the same as his old one.

After the St. Louis Rams lost starting weakside linebacker Alec Ogletree last week to a fractured fibula, they found themselves this week in the unenviable position of replacing one of their most productive players.