The 2014 season was tough for Chris Long. Known for his durability in addition to his consistent strong play, the Rams’ defensive end was sidelined for 10 games with a unique ankle injury. And even when he returned for the season’s last five contests, Long acknowledged following the season he wasn’t at full strength.
“It’s been a grind -- mentally a grind -- because you’re like, ‘Man I just want to be myself again,’” Long said at OTAs this week. “I think what’s been encouraging the last couple weeks, is I’m moving really well, and feeling really good, and feeling like myself so it’s a big relief.