Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said he expects center Coleman Shelton, who was re-signed to a two-year deal in free agency this spring, to start again in 2025. Shelton started for the Rams in parts of the 2022 season and for all of 2023 before spending last year with the Chicago Bears. Due to injuries in 2024, rookie sixth-rounder Beaux Limmer ended up starting at center. While Limmer held his own in a starting role last year, the Rams wanted to upgrade at the position and improve the communication along the offensive line. The Rams will continue to develop Limmer in 2025, and he could also be used at guard. The 29-year-old Shelton also started all 17 regular-season games while with the Bears in 2024. It's good news for quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Rams offense.
Rams Closing In On Deal With Center Coleman Shelton
The Los Angeles Rams are close to agreeing to terms with center Coleman Shelton, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. The 29-year-old spent the first five seasons of his career with the Rams, starting 30 games in his last two seasons with the organization. He signed with the Chicago Bears last offseason and started all 17 games. Overall, the 2018 undrafted free agent has appeared in 73 games with 32 career starts. He will be in contention for a starting role in Los Angeles, assuming he ends up reaching a deal.
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Coleman Shelton left Week 4's Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers with an ankle injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after. Shelton injured his ankle during the first quarter and then tried to play on the following drive but ultimately ended up heading back into the locker room. Shelton was replaced on the offensive line by Jeremiah Kolone at center. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will have his hands full for the remainder of the game against the San Francisco defense.
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