An important reinforcement has arrived on the Rams’ offensive front. Joe Noteboom has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. 
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Absences at multiple spots along the O-line has been a constant for the Rams throughout the 2024 season. The team’s left tackle spot has been settled since Alaric Jackson returned from suspension, but there could be a right tackle vacancy with Rob Haverstein expected to miss Los Angeles’ Week 10 contest. Noteboom (who suffered an ankle injury in Week 1) could step in at that spot.
The Rams designated him for return on October 16, opening Noteboom’s 21-day activation window. That period had nearly come to an end before today’s announcement. The 29-year-old’s return will be welcomed considering he has logged 32 starts amongst his 68 appearances. Noteboom agreed to a pay cut this offseason, lowering his base pay for 2024 in exchange for additional guarantees. As a pending free agent, his play once back on the field will be key in determining his value.
Along the interior, the Rams still have both Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila on injured reserve. Getting one or both of them back in the fold would be critical to the team’s offensive outlook. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the league in production through the air, but the team’s ground attack sits only 26th with an average of 97.1 yards per game. Overall, the Rams’ offense has averaged 21.3 points per game, good for 21st in the league.
Better health along the line will provide the team with a chance to improve those totals. Getting Noteboom back will help at the tackle spot in particular as the Rams look to remain in the thick of things in the NFC West.