Rams’ Aaron Donald to miss 1st game of career due to injury
2 years ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald to miss 1st game of career due to injury

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Seven-time All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald will miss a game because of injury for the first time in his NFL career when his Los Angeles Rams host Seattle on Sunday. Donald has a high ankle sprain from the Rams’ loss at Kansas City last Sunday, and Los Angeles coach Sean McVay ruled him out Wednesday. Guys will be asked to step up, have confidence in those guys, but I think Aaron’s resume speaks for itself, the way that he works, the way that he brings others with him, so it’s a huge loss.” While McVay has repeatedly said he’s not ready to shut down all of the Rams’ key players for the final weeks of a season that’s almost certainly lost, injuries are making the decisions for him. McVay said quarterbacks John Wolford and Bryce Perkins both are available for practice this week after Wolford sat out the game against the Chiefs with a neck injury.

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Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lack of consistency on offense biggest reason why Rams had 3-game winning streak snapped by Dolphins

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Sean McVay has been piecing together different lineup combinations due to the Los Angeles Rams’ injury woes throughout the regular season. The Rams had to settle for five field goals by Joshua Karty, marking the eighth time in McVay’s eight seasons as head coach they have failed to score an offensive touchdown. Then, ultimately, we weren’t able …

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries
3 months ago

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

Aaron Donald’s wife asks if he’s coming out of retirement. Rams legend caught sleeping on it
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Donald’s wife asks if he’s coming out of retirement. Rams legend caught sleeping on it

LA Times  

Whether merely playfully riffing off the fact that her husband was snoozing on the first Sunday of the NFL season or forcefully ending speculation that he might return to the field, Erica Donald’s social media media video is worth a peek. The Times’ Bill Plaschke raised the possibility in a recent column, writing: Donald retired in March after 10 seasons, …

Would Aaron Donald end retirement to help the Rams win a title?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Would Aaron Donald end retirement to help the Rams win a title?

LA Times  

He’s out there, looming, hovering. I know the world’s talking about, ‘He might come back for a playoff run if the Rams make it.’ But I’m like, I’m done, I’m at peace with everything.” Now, here’s a more detailed opinion from Rams general manager Les Snead, who famously brought safety Eric Weddle out of a two-year retirement during the playoffs …

Los Angeles Rams begin life without star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It might not be fun.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Rams begin life without star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It might not be fun.

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS EXPECTATIONS: Life after Aaron Donald could be difficult for the Rams, whose entire defense was built on the bedrock of No. The Rams inevitably will be worse on the defensive line, but they should be stronger in the two weakest areas of last season’s roster: the offensive line and the secondary. NEW FACES: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, CB …

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp

LA Times  

Sean McVay is going to have to wait awhile. On Thursday, McVay said left guard Jonah Jackson would be “week to week” after suffering a shoulder injury Tuesday. Left tackle Alaric Jackson remained sidelined because of an ankle injury, and Thursday right tackle Rob Havenstein left practice because of an unspecified foot injury. “We’ll be better when those guys are …

Rams’ Aaron Donald is officially done and troubled defense is officially short-handed
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald is officially done and troubled defense is officially short-handed

LA Times  

New Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula has his hands full because of training camp injuries. It’s been four months since Aaron Donald announced his retirement but the official transaction was not completed until Friday when the Rams placed the future Hall of Famer on the NFL’s reserve/retired list. “But obviously, we’re moving forward with the guys we have here and …

Derion Kendrick will need surgery for ACL injury and another Rams corner is injured
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Derion Kendrick will need surgery for ACL injury and another Rams corner is injured

LA Times  

Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick greets teammates before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium in November. Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that cornerback Derion Kendrick, who was expected to play a rotational role, will have surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered Wednesday in the team’s first workout. McVay addressed Kendrick’s situation moments after helping to …

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams knew all along Aaron Donald was retiring but can scheme or draft compensate?

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, center, talks with reporters during availability at the NFL owners meetings. “Yep,” Donald replied, “This is it.” Donald’s retirement last week made official what McVay and those throughout the Rams organization knew for weeks. “You could really feel there was a sense of peace,” McVay said Tuesday at the NFL owners annual meeting, before jokingly adding, …

Aaron Donald explains why he decided to retire from Rams
9 months ago

Aaron Donald explains why he decided to retire from Rams

LA Times  

Rams superstar Aaron Donald said he retired because the football thrill was gone. That’s what Donald, who announced his retirement last week, said in a 55-second video clip that was posted to his social media account Thursday. “I will always love football, but to think about going through another camp and another 17 season, I just don’t got the urge …

Aaron Donald's legacy stretches beyond his on-field feats
9 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Donald's legacy stretches beyond his on-field feats

LA Times  

The Rams’ 2023 season had ended. Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was still using his old weight-lifting and exercise equipment in the basement of his childhood home well into his NFL career whenever he visited home. Donald used that strength and his smarts to make one-of-a-kind plays, none bigger than when he pressured Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to clinch …

Aaron Donald announces his retirement after a standout 10-year career with the Rams
9 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Donald announces his retirement after a standout 10-year career with the Rams

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald spent 10 years flattening quarterbacks, crushing ball-carriers, fighting through perpetual double-teams and generally wrecking NFL offenses. After winning the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year award in 2014, Donald reached the peak of his stardom after the Rams franchise moved from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016. After that stop, Donald provided another …

Retiring Aaron Donald didn’t just lead Rams, he was the Rams
9 months, 1 week ago

Retiring Aaron Donald didn’t just lead Rams, he was the Rams

LA Times  

Aaron Donald’s familiar No. The Rams’ Aaron Donald tackles Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, whose pass fell incomplete, to seal a Super Bowl LVI victory. Donald announced his retirement Friday, ending a 10-year career spent entirely with the Rams, mostly in the opponents’ backfield, and always with his arms around somebody. “There will never be another Aaron Donald,” Rams general manager …

Aaron Donald retires: Rams superstar left his indelible mark on the NFL, quarterbacks
9 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Donald retires: Rams superstar left his indelible mark on the NFL, quarterbacks

LA Times  

As his career progressed, and he amassed sacks and NFL defensive player of the year awards, Rams lineman Aaron Donald put himself on track for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “The great players in our league elevate the people around them and Aaron has modeled the way for our team as long as I’ve been with the …

Rams’ Aaron Donald vs. Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘You know some things’
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald vs. Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘You know some things’

LA Times  

Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald gestures to fans during pregame warmups before playing the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 15. Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not chase or hit Jared Goff until Sunday night, when the Rams play the Detroit Lions in an NFC wild-card game at Ford Field. “We know he’s not the most mobile guy,” said Donald, who …

Rams coach Sean McVay says replacing placekicker not in current plans
1 year ago

Rams coach Sean McVay says replacing placekicker not in current plans

LA Times  

The Rams, perhaps more than any other NFL team, benefited from their off week this season. The Rams, however, will not bring in another kicker to compete with or replace Havrisik, coach Sean McVay said Friday during a video conference with reporters. “I know the kicker is the one that everybody wants to kind of pin on, ‘Oh, it’s a …

For Rams to grab a win in Baltimore, it starts with catching Lamar Jackson
1 year ago

For Rams to grab a win in Baltimore, it starts with catching Lamar Jackson

LA Times  

The Rams were chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson all over the field in 2019. “That was kind of the epitome of who he is,” Rams linebacker Troy Reeder said of Jackson, “and what he can do on any given night.” On Sunday, the surging Rams face their greatest challenge this season to date when they play the Ravens and Jackson …

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

LA Times  

The Rams offense under Sean McVay historically is at its best when an effective rushing attack creates play-action passing opportunities. So the return of running back Kyren Williams, and receiver Cooper Kupp’s perseverance to play through an ankle injury should provide the Rams with a boost Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. …

Rams’ Matthew Stafford has sprained thumb ligament. Stetson Bennett is unlikely to play this season
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford has sprained thumb ligament. Stetson Bennett is unlikely to play this season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Matthew Stafford has a sprained ligament in his right thumb, possibly sidelining the Rams’ starting quarterback for Los Angeles’ visit to Green Bay on Sunday. Although coach Sean McVay didn’t rule out his Super Bowl-winning quarterback Monday, he said the Rams are looking for another quarterback to pair with backup Brett Rypien in practice this week in …

Rams did take Aaron Donald out of Pittsburgh but can’t take Steelers fan out of him
1 year, 2 months ago

Rams did take Aaron Donald out of Pittsburgh but can’t take Steelers fan out of him

LA Times  

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is ready to play against his hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. “It’s not no extra excitement playing against the Steelers this time,” Donald said Thursday before practice. “I still look to see if they’re doing good.” Donald grows animated when he recalls former Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes’ game-winning, toe-tap catch against the Cardinals in Super …

Aaron Donald is still a Steelers fan. He’ll try to beat them when his hometown team visits his Rams
1 year, 2 months ago

Aaron Donald is still a Steelers fan. He’ll try to beat them when his hometown team visits his Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Kenny Pickett was an early-enrollee freshman at Pitt when he first met Aaron Donald, who still spends every offseason training at his alma mater. Although the teenage quarterback understandably didn’t become fast friends with the All-Pro defensive lineman, Pickett credits the Los Angeles Rams star with more help in his football career than even Donald realizes. I …

Aaron Donald avoids fights, stays focused on preparation during Rams’ joint practice with Raiders
1 year, 4 months ago

Aaron Donald avoids fights, stays focused on preparation during Rams’ joint practice with Raiders

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The most recent time Aaron Donald participated in a joint NFL preseason practice before Thursday, he ripped the helmet off a Cincinnati player and swung it at a few Bengals during a big brawl last year. But it was a good day’s work.” The Rams’ two days of joint workouts against Las Vegas this week didn’t …

Rams’ Aaron Donald on first live action vs. Raiders: ‘I ain’t where I want to be’
1 year, 4 months ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald on first live action vs. Raiders: ‘I ain’t where I want to be’

LA Times  

After watching the action Wednesday, Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald participated in the joint practice with the Raiders on Thursday. Rams Another Rams-Raiders fight: Why Cam Akers and Maxx Crosby threw punches Typical for whenever these teams get together on a football field, Rams running back Cam Akers and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby took swings at each other Wednesday …

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity
1 year, 4 months ago

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity

LA Times  

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald are the pillars of the Rams. Coach Sean McVay said immediately after practice he did not know specifics about Kupp’s situation. “And obviously, we’re much better when he’s here and you hope he’s going to be OK.” Kupp, Stafford and Donald are the Rams’ highest paid-players. “As of right now, I don’t think …

Aaron Donald retire? After ankle surgery, a comeback with young Rams is only thought
1 year, 7 months ago

Aaron Donald retire? After ankle surgery, a comeback with young Rams is only thought

LA Times  

Aaron Donald speaks at a Rams media conference Wednesday for the first time since an injury sidelined the defensive tackle at the end of the season. Donald, a three-time NFL defensive player of the year, said he “made a commitment to this organization,” and would not let the team’s roster decisions affect his preparation for his 10th season. “Obviously, it’s …

Rams open NFL draft by addressing offensive line, defensive front
1 year, 7 months ago

Rams open NFL draft by addressing offensive line, defensive front

LA Times  

The Rams on Friday moved to fill a few holes on a roster that is undergoing a major austerity-driven overhaul after last season’s disastrous finish. They selected Texas Christian offensive lineman Steve Avila in the second round of the NFL draft, and then twice traded back in the third round and chose Tennessee edge rusher Byron Young and Wake Forest …

As Rams imploded, Sean McVay faded away: How they found their way back to each other
1 year, 10 months ago

As Rams imploded, Sean McVay faded away: How they found their way back to each other

New York Times  

Jourdan Rodrigue’s “The Playcallers”, a new narrative podcast series that takes a look at the inside dynamics of the NFL’s youngest coaching family, the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay tree, is live now. “What happened up front, I don’t know how you have solutions to that,” McVay said. It’s a dry joke among some Rams executives that they “robbed” McVay of normal …

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season
2 years ago

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss the rest of the season with his sprained right ankle, coach Sean McVay says. McVay announced Tuesday that he doesn’t expect Kupp to play again this season, although he left open the slightest possibility the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year could return. “Aaron, there’s still …

How long will Rams Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford be missing? They won’t face Seattle
2 years ago

How long will Rams Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford be missing? They won’t face Seattle

LA Times  

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, is tackled by Rams Michael Hoecht and Aaron Donald. Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday Donald will sit out against the Seattle Seahawks because of a high ankle sprain suffered during last Sunday’s defeat by the Kansas City Chiefs, a loss that dropped the Rams’ record to 3-8 and extended their losing streak to five games. …

Donda Sports behind him, Rams’ Aaron Donald looks ahead to facing 49ers
2 years, 1 month ago

Donda Sports behind him, Rams’ Aaron Donald looks ahead to facing 49ers

LA Times  

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald found himself having to answer more questions about leaving Donda Sports. “Obviously, things were said that me and my family don’t agree with,” Donald said before practice, “so we just decided to part ways.” Thursday’s news conference was the first time Donald met with reporters since he and his wife, Erica, posted a statement on …

Rams’ season-long injury battles continue, but relief coming
2 years, 2 months ago

Rams’ season-long injury battles continue, but relief coming

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams’ injury luck had been largely excellent during the first five years of coach Sean McVay’s career. They lost rookie guard Logan Bruss for the season in training camp, and they even lost backup guard Tremayne Anchrum on his first play as Shelton’s replacement at right guard. Allen won’t be alone, either: The Rams …

It might be time for Rams offense to hit the ground running
2 years, 2 months ago

It might be time for Rams offense to hit the ground running

LA Times  

Darrell Henderson Jr. and the other Rams running backs might be key to getting the team’s offense in gear this week against Dallas. Coach Sean McVay’s offense has always been most effective — and entertaining — when the rushing game created play-action opportunities for the quarterback, whether it was Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford. The Rams can take pressure off …

Rams visit 49ers in latest installment of fierce rivalry
2 years, 2 months ago

Rams visit 49ers in latest installment of fierce rivalry

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The stakes will be far lower when the Los Angeles Rams visit the San Francisco 49ers for the third meeting between the teams this calendar year. So it’s always a fun battle.” The Rams have had better team success with four playoff berths, two Super Bowl appearances and the title last season. But the Rams got …

Rams star Aaron Donald doesn’t explain why he swung helmet at Bengals players
2 years, 3 months ago

Rams star Aaron Donald doesn’t explain why he swung helmet at Bengals players

LA Times  

Rams defensive end Aaron Donald stands on the field during practice in July. On Monday, Donald answered questions from beat reporters for the first time since an Aug. 25 brawl between the Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals that ended the second of two joint practices between last season’s Super Bowl opponents. Rams Rams’ Aaron Donald involved in skirmish with Bengals …

All-Pro Aaron Donald returning to LA Rams with a big raise
2 years, 6 months ago

All-Pro Aaron Donald returning to LA Rams with a big raise

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams under a reworked contract through 2024. The team didn’t disclose terms of the new deal, but the NFL Network reported Donald is getting a $40 million raise that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the league. He capped …

Aaron Donald and Rams agree on record NFL contract for non-QB
2 years, 6 months ago

Aaron Donald and Rams agree on record NFL contract for non-QB

LA Times  

After celebrating victory in Super Bowl LVI with family, Aaron Donald now can celebrate his new contract with the Rams. On Monday, two days after he got married, coach Sean McVay had more to celebrate when the Rams agreed to terms with Donald on a deal that will make the three-time NFL defensive player of the year the highest-paid non-quarterback …

‘There’s a strong possibility’ Aaron Donald will retire if the Rams won, and they did
2 years, 10 months ago

‘There’s a strong possibility’ Aaron Donald will retire if the Rams won, and they did

LA Times  

Aaron Donald told former player Rodney Harrison before the Rams’ 23-20 Super Bowl win Sunday, he might retire. And afterward, Donald didn’t dismiss the notion, saying in response to a question about the report, “I’m going to enjoy this with my teammates, my family, and I’m just going to be in the moment and enjoy this for today, a couple …

A trio of Rams players remembers the transition from St. Louis to L.A.
2 years, 10 months ago

A trio of Rams players remembers the transition from St. Louis to L.A.

LA Times  

Aaron Donald, then with the St. Louis Rams, sacks Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during a game on Nov. 22, 2015. “Every guy that’s kind of older on the team, you’re elbowing each other thinking, ‘Yeah, it’s going to be great for those young guys to be able to play in in the future,’” punter Johnny Hekker said. Hekker, star defensive …

Rams' Aaron Donald close to earning Super Bowl absolution
2 years, 10 months ago

Rams' Aaron Donald close to earning Super Bowl absolution

LA Times  

Aaron Donald sounded more like a Japanese baseball player than a Rams defensive tackle. “I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot in a short amount of time in this league,” Donald said this week. “I remember watching Aaron Donald’s face because they kept showing him on television,” Morris said. “I just looked into his eyes, and I felt that hurt …

Aaron Donald knows his emotional play can energize the Rams vs. Green Bay
3 years ago

Aaron Donald knows his emotional play can energize the Rams vs. Green Bay

LA Times  

The Rams’ Aaron Donald says of his ultimate goal: “I’m trying to find a way to get back to a Super Bowl and have the opportunity to win one.” With tears welling in his eyes, Aaron Donald stood on the Lambeau Field sideline lamenting an opportunity that got away. “A lot of things motivate me,” Donald said, “but you could …

Rams’ Aaron Donald says rib injury won’t prevent him from playing against Packers
3 years, 11 months ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald says rib injury won’t prevent him from playing against Packers

LA Times  

Aaron Donald smiles as he stands on the sideline late in the Rams’ 30-30 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Jan. 9. “At first it was just like, ‘Dang,’ you know, you didn’t know that Superman could get hurt,” Brockers said Wednesday during a videoconference with reporters. “When you got guy like that who loves the game and is passionate …

How Rams’ Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey combine to wreck opposing offenses
4 years ago

How Rams’ Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey combine to wreck opposing offenses

New York Times  

Aaron Donald sprinted downfield, lead-blocking for Rams teammate Kenny Young as he returned an interception of Cam Newton this month. “That’s what you want,” Donald said of Ramsey’s effort, smiling. “That’s my favorite play of the game, because you see two of the best players in the world out in front blocking for him,” McVay said. “And you say, ‘OK, …

‘Pretty close to perfect’: Aaron Donald’s dominance defined by opponents’ awe
4 years ago

‘Pretty close to perfect’: Aaron Donald’s dominance defined by opponents’ awe

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — There simply aren’t any new ways to describe Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, though it’s not for lack of trying. He’s got a great toolbox of moves that’s second to none just a hell of a football player.” “Well,” Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said, “I think he’s pretty close to perfect. “I’d probably describe him …

Aaron Donald says ‘we won’t be having any football’ if players don’t do their part
4 years, 4 months ago

Aaron Donald says ‘we won’t be having any football’ if players don’t do their part

LA Times  

Rams defensive end Aaron Donald celebrates a fumble recovery against the Seattle Seahawks in 2018 at the Coliseum. During the spring, Staley joked that Donald was so accomplished “he’s going to play well if my wife’s coaching him.” The Rams are in the midst of a two-week acclimation phase of training camp. “I feel like I’m getting older, but I …

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