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Cobie Durant’s lung bruise could force newest Ram into lineup against 49ers
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cobie Durant’s lung bruise could force newest Ram into lineup against 49ers

LA Times  

The Bills’ Curtis Samuel is tackled by Rams Cobie Durant, left, who suffered a lung bruise, and Christian Rozeboom. The Rams’ decision last week to claim cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round draft pick, off waivers from the Washington Commanders could pay an immediate dividend. Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that cornerback Cobie Durant suffered a lung bruise …

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Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unexpectedly, Ernest Jones IV gets to showcase his linebacker trade against Rams

LA Times  

Ernest Jones bows his head onto the field after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. I just know it’s a challenge going against him after going against for years in practice.” With Jones’ departure, coach Sean McVay and first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula made veteran linebacker Troy Reeder the defensive signal-caller. Asked Wednesday how the decision to trade Jones had …

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Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to bring the noise again. Stafford’s ears may be ringing Sunday night when the Rams visit Detroit because the franchise’s fans are fired up about potentially having a Super Bowl-contending team to root for — finally. “Obviously externally, we’ve got a lot more attention.” Calling an audible The game is …

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Rams trade Ernest Jones IV to the Titans as roster is reduced to 53
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams trade Ernest Jones IV to the Titans as roster is reduced to 53

LA Times  

Rams linebacker Ernest Jones IV is being traded to the Tennessee Titans. Eight months ago, after he helped them make an unexpected run to the playoffs, linebacker Ernest Jones IV appeared to be a key player in the Rams’ future. The Rams are now preparing for the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit — and a Lions offense that ranked among …

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Why Matthew Stafford holds the power in contract issue with Rams ahead of camp
6 months, 1 week ago

Why Matthew Stafford holds the power in contract issue with Rams ahead of camp

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford at the last day of OTA practice at Cal Lutheran University. Quarterback Matthew Stafford went through the voluntary offseason workout program at odds with the Rams over his contract. Rams quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone talks with Matthew Stafford as Stetson Bennett and Jimmy Garoppolo look on during the team’s last day …

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Rams rookie Blake Corum hits the ground running during offseason workouts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams rookie Blake Corum hits the ground running during offseason workouts

LA Times  

He was a two-time All-American at Michigan and the offensive most valuable player in the Wolverines’ national championship game victory over Washington. … I’m never going to stop growing — so it was easy for me to come in and basically start over.” The Rams selected the 5-foot-8, 210-pound Corum to complement third-year pro Kyren Williams, who made the Pro …

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Needing plenty of help to replace Aaron Donald, Rams draft four defensive linemen
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Needing plenty of help to replace Aaron Donald, Rams draft four defensive linemen

LA Times  

Florida State teammates Jared Verse and Braden Fiske are now teammates on the Rams. The Rams also selected Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske in the second round and Saturday added Washington State edge rusher Brennan Jackson in the fifth and Clemson nose tackle Tyler Davis in the sixth. “We’ll do some similar things,” McVay said, “but I think there’s …

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Rams’ top pick, Florida State’s Jared Verse, got pre-draft advice from Aaron Donald
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams’ top pick, Florida State’s Jared Verse, got pre-draft advice from Aaron Donald

LA Times  

A few years ago, before he transferred to Florida State, Jared Verse was making his way as a defensive lineman for Albany when his coach set up a Zoom meeting with Rams star Aaron Donald. I’m excited to get work.. I’m ready for it.” Verse is also the first defensive lineman selected by the Rams in the first round since …

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Rams’ draft triple threat: Trade up, down, pick ... ‘We’re going to explore all three’
8 months ago

Rams’ draft triple threat: Trade up, down, pick ... ‘We’re going to explore all three’

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay, left, and general manager Les Snead have been putting their heads together since 2017, but McVay has never made a first-round draft selection. “Just a great opportunity to add a quality player that hopefully makes an impact.” He then added, “That is, if we do pick in the first round.” Les Snead, Rams general manager since …

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Even if not in Round 1, Rams know they need to find pass rushers in draft
8 months ago

Even if not in Round 1, Rams know they need to find pass rushers in draft

LA Times  

UCLA’s Laiatu Latu and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell walk off the field after a Play Football Prospect Clinic with Special Olympics athletes in Detroit. “If you’re going to move up, that’s a proactive attempt to strike from a distance per se, maybe get an explosive play in the football world, and we’ll see what happens.” Unlike most of the last …

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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, …

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With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’

LA Times  

Rams general manager Les Snead did not make the trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this year. “Definitely hoping Aaron is,” Snead said during a video conference with reporters, adding, “I know Aaron’s definitely approaching the offseason where he’s doing his normal getting away, somewhat trying to get revitalized, with the goal of playing good football.” Donald and quarterback …

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Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’

LA Times  

Kevin Demoff, chief operating officer of the Rams, shared thoughts on the upcoming NFL draft and the team’s salary-cap situation. So Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ chief operating officer, will not be repeating the message he sent season-ticket holders before last season, which amounted to an apology in advance. “They’re kind of where we’re accustomed to them being, and I think …

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Letters to Sports: Respect for Rams, and a few requests from readers
11 months ago

Letters to Sports: Respect for Rams, and a few requests from readers

LA Times  

The Rams have nothing to be ashamed of for losing to Detroit in the playoffs. Rodger Hargear Los Angeles :: Well, as Gary Klein writes, both quarterbacks played well in this wild-card game, and both teams left their best efforts on the field. Chet Chebegia San Marcos :: The Rams offense played well enough in the wild-card game, but it’s …

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C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua
1 year, 1 month ago

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua

LA Times  

Might as well engrave the nameplate on the NFL offensive rookie of the year award now. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year’s draft out of Ohio State, is on pace to pass for nearly 5,000 yards, which would smash the rookie record of 4,374 yards set by the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck in 2012. It probably won’t be …

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Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Rams got out to a 3-3 start even after gutting their roster in the offseason, Sean McVay appeared to be working another year of coaching magic. Los Angeles already knew it didn’t have enough talent to contend for a title, but now it appears the Rams have run out of ways to outwit …

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Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

LA Times  

Cam Akers scores against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season opener, the running back’s last game with the Rams. The Rams on Wednesday traded the running back and a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, …

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Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle

LA Times  

Rams receiver Tutu Atwell makes a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks. “I just want them to keep doing it,” Atwell said of doubters and critics this week, “because they aren’t doing nothing but make me go harder.” With star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, Atwell, Nacua and Van Jefferson aim to continue filling …

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Rams won’t reveal why rookie QB Stetson Bennett is on non-football injury list
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams won’t reveal why rookie QB Stetson Bennett is on non-football injury list

LA Times  

The Rams drafted Stetson Bennett to be Matthew Stafford’s backup this season and possible successor down the road. Bennett was placed on the non-football injury list, coach Sean McVay said, declining to disclose details. McVay said putting Bennett on the non-football injury list was not related to the shoulder issue. Asked how Bennett’s current situation affects the Rams as an …

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Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round
1 year, 7 months ago

Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stetson Bennett will get the chance to deliver for the Los Angeles Rams. After adding TCU guard Steve Avila with their second-round pick Friday, Los Angeles’ Day 3 group included Warren McClendon, Bennett’s right tackle at Georgia; three more players from the 2020 and 2021 Horned Frogs, including impressive cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson; and Ethan Evans, a punter …

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Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford
1 year, 7 months ago

Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford

LA Times  

The Rams like the way Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett produces under pressure. “Excited to work with Coach McVay,” Bennett said, adding, “I hear he’s a genius.” Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, acquired before the 2021 season in a trade for Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick, led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season but …

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With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?
1 year, 7 months ago

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?

LA Times  

Will the Rams consider picking someone such as Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the NFL draft? This year’s draft could be the first time in seven years — and the first time during the Sean McVay era — that the Rams select a prospect who plays the sport’s most important position. “For whatever reason, you don’t have them in tier …

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Grading Les Snead’s 11 Rams drafts: Formula produced two Super Bowl trips and a title
1 year, 7 months ago

Grading Les Snead’s 11 Rams drafts: Formula produced two Super Bowl trips and a title

LA Times  

Rams general manager Les Snead has a brief role in “Change the Equation,” a pre-draft video released by the Rams on Tuesday. Snead drafted four All-Pros — kicker Greg Zuerlein, defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and receiver Cooper Kupp — and the Rams have made two Super Bowl appearances during his tenure. A look at Snead’s year-by-year …

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How much can Rams fix their depleted roster with 2023 NFL draft picks?
1 year, 8 months ago

How much can Rams fix their depleted roster with 2023 NFL draft picks?

LA Times  

General manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have many holes to fill on the Rams roster. Five questions the Rams could answer in the draft: Now that Snead and McVay all but acknowledged they erred by signing Allen Robinson before last season, will they draft receivers? The Rams still have star Cooper Kupp, who carries a salary-cap number of …

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