Rams Secure D.J. Humphries: Could This Free Agent Signing Change Their Offensive Line Forever?

Here’s a little twist in the offseason dance — D.J. Humphries, once reportedly inked with the 49ers but never quite sealing the deal, has now set his sights on a fresh start with the Rams, as confirmed by his reps, AMDG Sports. The Rams’ line already boasts Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein anchoring the tackles, but Humphries’ arrival adds a new layer of intrigue to their roster. Flashback to late 2023 — Humphries bounced back from a torn ACL, only to run into a hamstring snag shortly after joining the Chiefs last November. Though he logged some snaps late in the season and chipped in special teams duties in the playoffs, he couldn’t crack the offensive lineup come postseason time. Drafted first round by the Cardinals in 2015, and a Pro Bowler in 2021, Humphries boasts a solid track record with 98 starts over nine seasons. It’s been quite the journey, and I can’t help but wonder — what’s next for this seasoned tackle ready to make his mark again? LEARN MORE

The Cardinals made Humphries a first-round pick in 2015, and he made the Pro Bowl in 2021. He started 98 games in his nine seasons in Arizona.Humphries returned in Week 18 to play 32 snaps, but he played no offensive snaps in the postseason as Joe Thuney moved from guard to left tackle. Humphries, 31, did play nine special teams snaps in the team’s first two postseason games. He did not get on the field in the Super Bowl.The Rams have Alaric Jackson as their starting left tackle and Rob Havenstein at right tackle.Free agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries agreed to terms with the 49ers on April 29 but never signed. His representation, AMDG Sports, announced on social media Thursday that Humphries is signing with the Rams.Humphries signed with the Chiefs on Nov. 23, 2024, after recovering from a torn ACL late in the 2023 season. The Chiefs anticipated Humphries taking over at left tackle, but in his first game, which came in Week 14, he injured his hamstring.