A mild surprise headlines the Los Angeles Rams’ gameday inactive list for the season opener against the Houston Texans. Rookie RB Jarquez Hunter—drafted to bring an explosive element to LA’s running game—will not dress in Week 1.

Instead Cody Schrader was activated from the practice squad and will get the nod over Hunter. Schrader impressed during the preseason. Likely this decision was made with special teams in mind, and Schrader offers capabilities as a kick returner in addition to other facets of the third phase.

Nonetheless, this is still a disappointing outcome for Hunter. He clearly does not have a defined offensive role for the start of the season and it lends the question of how long it will take him to see the field. While the Rams have spent draft picks on Blake Corum and Hunt

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