Greg Gaines became an important piece to Rams defensive line rotation

With so much focus on Aaron Donald, it can be difficult for other Rams defensive lineman to get attention. But those who watched that front closely knew the impact defensive tackle Greg Gaines had.

A 2019 fourth-round pick, Gaines was a sub in the rotation for his first two seasons before becoming a starter for his third and fourth. His 8.5 sacks across those two seasons were second-most for a Rams defensive lineman behind Donald’s 17.5 and third overall for Los Angeles’ defensive front, with outside linebacker Leonard Floyd’s 18.5 leading the way.