Rams 'Fired Up' on Ernest Jones in Bobby Wagner Role - Coach Raheem Morris

Ernest Jones is taking on a new leadership role with the Los Angeles Rams, and Raheem Morris is confident Jones will rise to the occasion.

Linebacker Ernest Jones isn't an unfamiliar name to Rams Country, but it's a name you'll hear twice as much in 2023 as a leader on and off the field for Los Angeles. With Bobby Wagner out, it's Jones' show. 

Following an 11-start season in 2022 for Jones, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is confident he'll take a big step in 2023.

"Ernest is our green dot going out throughout the process doing some of those things, so he’s certainly developed,” Morris told reporters this week, speaking of the headphone-in-the-helmet play-calling job. “Being with Bobby last year certainly helped him from off-the-field standpoint, and certainly an on-the-field standpoint."

The 32-year-old Wagner returned to Seattle in February following his release from Los Angeles. Having spent the first 10 years of his NFL career with the Seahawks, the move only made sense

But with Wagner tallying 140 tackles, six sacks and two interceptions over the course of 17 starts for the Rams last season, his production will have to be replaced.

Jones is the Ram who's in charge of filling that void, especially after a 114-tackle campaign in his sophomore season. And the team's staff is confident in the youngster's progression.

"Really fired up to see where he can go this year. Really fired up about Ernest and what he can become," Morris said.

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