Chris Shula calls Quentin Lake the defense's glue

Lake enters 2026 on a three-year extension

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

"He's the glue of our defense. He wears so many hats for us." DC Chris Shula on Quentin Lake's presence https://t.co/M4 Via @RamsNFL on X

What happened: Shula said Lake wears many hats within the defensive scheme, highlighting his flexible role. The assessment comes as training camp opens for the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Lake's versatility gives Shula options across the secondary and near the line of scrimmage. His new three-year deal makes that flexibility part of the defense's longer-term plan.

By the numbers: Lake recorded 61 combined tackles, 10 passes defensed, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble across 10 games in 2025.

What to watch: Lake's deployment during camp will show how broadly Shula intends to use him in 2026.

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@RamsNFL 2026-07-27T02:32:16.356071+00:00

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