Almost nothing about Van Jefferson’s status on the 2023 Los Angeles Rams roster makes sense.
The fourth-year wide receiver is heading into a contract year and has yet to distinguish himself as a true starting caliber player. Given how the Rams have embraced a youth movement this offseason, it’s head scratching as to why the team seems intent on bringing him back as WR#2—what is there to gain from having him on the roster other than recouping a compensatory draft pick if he leaves in free agency next spring?
Now, after missing the first seven weeks to start last season, Jefferson has received two veteran rest days to kickoff the first week of training camp.