It's altogether unlikely the Los Angeles Rams will ever truly fill the cleats of Aaron Donald -- and they certainly cannot be expected to do so in one offseason's worth of time. Nonetheless, Rams veteran linebacker Ernest Jones is eager to attempt it as L.A. gets to work on its first season without the surefire Hall of Fame defensive lineman since 2013.

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The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 off-ball linebackers entering Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. Which two teams boast a pair of selections?

Rams linebacker Ernest Jones was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and is expected to be active versus the 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

The Buccaneers are still without a number of offensive starters at practice. Center Ryan Jensen, RT Tristan Wirfs and RB Ronald Jones were listed as DNPs again.  Also, the latest NFL roster and injury news from Thursday.

The NFL saw a record 106 players placed on reserve/COVID-19 lists Monday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

Lance Zierlein identifies one pivotal rookie for each of the 32 NFL teams, a list that includes only one of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round of this year's draft.

Which roster looks best in the NFL's toughest division? Is the Rams' top-heavy blueprint built for success? Can the 49ers return to the Super Bowl with a rookie at quarterback? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every team in the NFC West.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones' sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr forces Saints to punt on the first drive of their Week 16 game on 'Thursday Night Football' of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones bats Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell's third-down throw at the line of scrimmage for a pass break-up.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones brushes by Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson on a blitzing sack on Commanders quarterback Sam Howell.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones baits Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray into a pass break-up on a throw intended for Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones and Bobby Brown sandwich Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith for 5-yard sack.

Watch the Los Angeles Rams' top plays from their Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones reads Seattle Seahawks' screen pass like a book for a 6-yard tackle for a loss.

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones diagnoses the Seattle Seahawks' swing pass to perfection for a 5-yard tackle for a loss.

Watch the best plays by the Los Angeles Rams from Weeks 13 through 16 of the 2022 NFL season.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones intercepts a pass thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in the end zone.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones' shoestring tackle stops Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey short of the chains on third down.

Linebacker Ernest Jones explains how the Los Angeles Rams could contain quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 matchup.

See the highest graded players from Week 1 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus

Linebacker Ernest Jones on Los Angeles Rams' mindset following Super Bowl win.

See what changes the Los Angeles Rams made to their roster this past off-season along with predictions on their best and worst case scenarios.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones highlights the best moments from Rams' Super Bowl parade.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones wakes up with "Good Morning Football" to discuss his Super Bowl title.

Watch every sack by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021 season.

Watch all of the Los Angeles Rams' best defensive plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones obliterates the blitz pickup for a relentless sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones reads Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow like a book for a fourth-down pass block.

Watch the Los Angeles Rams' top plays vs. Seattle Seahawks in the Week 15 matchup.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones makes his second career interception on a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in the red zone.

Check out the highest graded rookies according to Pro Football Focus from Week 13 of the NFL season.

Watch the Los Angeles Rams' five best defensive plays through 10 games of the 2021 season.