Rams offensive tackle Warren McClendon Jr. stands on the sideline during training camp in July.
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Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson is suspended for the first two games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
“It’s tough news, but we’ve been able to get a lot of depth that we wouldn’t get otherwise,” McVay said during the television broadcast of the game. “So we’re going to keep it moving, and we’ll welcome him back when he’s able to return in Week 3.”
Right tackle Rob Havenstein has been sidelined since early in training camp because of an ankle injury. If Havenstein can play in the opener, veteran Joe Noteboom or McClendon, a second-year pro, will start at left tackle. Regardless, McClendon will start or play a swing tackle role.
That became obvious when McVay kept McClendon sidelined against the Texans.
AJ Arcuri started at left tackle, Conor McDermott at right tackle.