The Los Angeles Rams entrusted Brian Allen as their starting center last season, plugging him in after letting Austin Blythe leave in free agency. He did an excellent job, nearly earning Pro Bowl honors after being selected as an alternate at center.
He’ll now be a free agent, though, and should draw plenty of interest from teams if the Rams let him hit the market. The Rams should try to re-sign him but in the event that he leaves, these four players would make sense as potential replacements.
Matt Paradis, Panthers
Paradis started nine games for the Panthers before tearing his ACL and landing on injured reserve. At 32 years old, there are obviously concerns about his return from such a serious injury, but before getting hurt, Paradis was playing well. He allowed just two sacks and committed one penalty in 568 total snaps played in 2021, performing particularly well in the running game compared to pass protection.
Austin Blythe, Chiefs
Might Blythe and the Rams be interested in a…