Bryce Hager

Hager watched the last three outings from the sidelines due to this injury, and the Rams will now shut him down for the season. The fifth-year pro will finish the campaign with 11 tackles (seven solo) through five contests. Cory Littleton and Troy Reeder will continue starting at inside linebacker. Hager's contract expires in March, so there's a chance he played his last game for the Rams.

Hager was unable to practice at all this week, and with news coming Thursday that he would likely be placed on injured reserve, it is no surprise that he has been ruled out for Sunday's game. Troy Reeder is in line to take over for Hager at inside linebacker as long as the latter is out, which likely means the remainder of the season.

Hager wasn't able to practice Thursday, so he's already trending toward a third straight absence. If the fifth-year pro indeed lands on IR, his season would be over. Troy Reeder has served as the main replacement during Hager's absence and figures to continue this role if an IR designation becomes official.

Hager will miss his second straight game after the shoulder injury resurfaced late last week. Troy Reeder figures to see an uptick of defensive snaps in his place.