While defensive linemen Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers have cemented themselves as the primary starters in the Rams’ 3-4 scheme, the third down lineman has seen a lot of rotation throughout this season.
With Donald out in Week 1, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips started Brockers alongside Tyrunn Walker and Ethan Westbrooks. But in Week 4 against the Cowboys, rookie defensive tackle Tanzel Smart emerged as a starter — a position he held as either a 3-4 defensive end or a nose tackle through four games.
But Phillips would experiment with yet another change to the Rams starting lineup in Week 10 and 11, replacing Smart with Westbrooks on the defensive line.