Rams starting LB exits vs. 49ers with hip injury

The Los Angeles Rams came into Week 1 remarkably healthy, but one of their defensive starters suffered an injury in the first half of the opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Linebacker Omar Speights exited in the first half with a hip injury and the Rams are calling him questionable to return.

Second-year linebacker Shaun Dolac replaced Speights on defense next to Nate Landman. Speights started 16 games for the Rams last season and entered this year as a starter alongside Landman.

Update: Speights has returned to the game, taking the field again in the second quarter.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams starting LB exits vs. 49ers with hip injury