Two former Arizona Cardinals staffers have filed a federal lawsuit against the team and owner Michael Bidwill alleging racial discrimination and wage violations. Former offensive assistant Don Shumpert claims he was forced to work dual roles as running backs coach without proper pay and was denied a raise while white coaches received title upgrades; he was fired a week after confronting GM Steve Keim and head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Former assistant to COO Kendra Hogue alleges a hostile, discriminatory environment, constructive termination, defamation and emotional distress. The franchise denies the claims, and a judge has moved the case to arbitration, limiting potential damages.
Maryland alum Chad Ryland delivers a dramatic upset for the Arizona Cardinals, nailing a 43-yard game‑winning field goal as time expires to beat the Los Angeles Rams 18‑16 in Week 6. Ryland set a personal best with six field goals, improving to 14‑of‑16 (87.5%) this season. The win highlights the Cardinals’ underdog surge despite roster shake‑ups, including Marvin Harrison Jr.’s trade. The article also notes other Maryland alumni across the league, from Jalen Huskey (Jaguars) to Chig Okonkwo (Commanders). Arizona heads to Denver next Sunday.
The NFC West shakes up as the San Francisco 49ers hold a perfect 6‑0 record, edging out a late Washington Commanders rally to win 23‑17 in Santa Clara. Seattle’s Seahawks fall to 3‑3 after a Thursday loss to Denver, while the Rams stumble to 2‑4 amid injuries. Key moments included a blown face‑mask penalty on Washington, a crucial 4th‑down stop by Malik Mustapha, and multiple penalties that stalled the Commanders’ comeback. Looking ahead, the 49ers travel to Atlanta, the Seahawks face Kansas City, the Cardinals host Denver, and the Rams visit Las Vegas.
Davante Adams will miss 6-10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring after getting hurt in the Rams' loss to Arizona, coach Sean McVay announced Monday.
The Los Angeles Rams have been one of the bigger disappointments in the first third of the NFL season. After lofty expectations, they have begun the year 2-4 and are struggling to find signs of positivity after being upset at home against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. They have been dealing with the injury […]
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49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan praised WR Jordan Watkins‘ recent performance after several injuries have hit the receiving corps, forcing the next man up into the lineup. “We’ve been really happy with how he’s played in these games,” Shanahan said, via Niners Wire. “I think he’s earned a lot of respect in these three games and […]
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Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier gave it his all but came up short on scoring a two-point fumble recovery. Should he have lateraled it?
Ryland's walk-off field goal was his career-high sixth made kick of the day. His previous career high was five made field goals in 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Chad Ryland redeemed himself after a missed 53‑yard attempt against Detroit by converting all six field goals in the Cardinals’ 18‑16 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 18, 2026. A supportive early‑morning text from his mother, Deb Ryland, spurred the veteran kicker, who became only the 10th NFL player ever to make six FGs in a single game and moved into fourth place on Arizona’s single‑game scoring list. The game‑winner came with 47 seconds left after a quick drive capped by a 21‑yard catch and an unnecessary‑roughness penalty, sealing the divisional victory.
The Los Angeles Rams have placed kicker Blake Grupe on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL during the team’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, the team announced Monday. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the diagnosis, which will keep the 27-year-old out for the remainder of the season. Grupe joined […]
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The Arizona Cardinals turned in one of their best performances of the regular season on Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams are in a bit of a tailspin following their recent home letdown against the Arizona Cardinals. Things went from bad to worse on Monday with the news that star wide receiver Davante Adams would be out for an extended period of time due to an injury suffered in that game. The […]
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Dan Orlovsky didn’t hold back his critiques toward Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams’ struggles following their 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Los Angeles entered the campaign with Super Bowl expectations, having reached the NFC Championship game last season. Despite boasting an elite offense while retooling the defense with key players, […]
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Aaron Donald reignited interest in a return following an earth-rattling trade to start June. His Los Angeles Rams adding reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett sparked his comeback journey. But he’s spending Monday picking up the pieces from the Arizona Cardinals loss. And likely wondering what he really got himself into inside […]
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The Los Angeles Rams suffered three long-term injuries to key position player groups during their loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The post Rams Get Devastating Injury News on Multiple Stars appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Veteran wide receiver Davante Adams sustained a non-contact injury during the Los Angeles Rams’ 18-16 Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. On Monday, he was given a rather brutal injury timeline after being diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring. Reports indicate that the 33-year-old will be out for the next six to 10 weeks. That […]
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The anticipated reunion between former Las Vegas Raiders wideout Davante Adams and his old team is off the table after Adams ruptures his hamstring in the Rams’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The injury sidelines him for 6‑10 weeks, dashing the Rams’ upcoming visit to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. Adams, who was traded to the New York Jets in 2024 after a brief, strained stint with the Raiders, is now in his second season with the Los Angeles Rams, who also lose defensive tackles Poona Ford, Kobie Turner and Myles Garrett this week.
The Los Angeles Rams place star receiver Davante Adams on injured reserve after rupturing his hamstring in the final minute of the Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Adams, who has 30 catches for 480 yards and four touchdowns in six games, will miss 6‑10 weeks, potentially ending his 2026 season. The team also loses defensive end Poona Ford for the year with a torn triceps and defensive tackle Kobie Turner for 4‑6 weeks with a groin injury. With Adams a 2027 free agent, the Rams must lean on Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington and rookie C.J. Daniels to fill the void.
The Los Angeles Rams placed kicker Blake Grupe, who signed with the team Tuesday, on injured reserve following an injury he sustained Sunday. The post Rams Make Decision on Blake Grupe Following Injury vs Cardinals appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Rams suffer two major injuries ahead of Week 7. Wide receiver Davante Adams ruptured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of the loss to the Arizona Cardinals and is projected to miss 6–10 weeks, effectively ending his season. Kicker Blake Gruse was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL while tackling on a second‑quarter kickoff, leaving the special teams unit without a reliable option. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams must now scramble for a free‑agent or internal replacement as both offenses and special teams face mounting challenges.
The Los Angeles Rams place rookie kicker Blake Grupe on injured reserve after he tears his ACL tackling on a second‑quarter kickoff during the 23‑17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 19. Gruse, seen in a leg brace post‑game, is out for at least four weeks, leaving the special teams unit scrambling for a replacement ahead of Week 7. The blow follows news that wideout Davante Adams will miss 6‑10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring, compounding the Rams’ injury woes.
The Los Angeles Rams fell 18-16 to the Arizona Cardinals, marking a second straight home loss and exposing flaws in Sean McVay’s tight‑end‑centric offense. Despite leading the league in yardage, the Rams can’t settle on a clear identity, alternating between power‑run, zone concepts and a shotgun‑heavy quick‑read attack. Tight ends caught 9 of 10 targets for just 53 yards, with Tyler Higbee’s costly fumble highlighting their underperformance. Higbee’s 246 yards dwarf the combined 181 yards of the other four tight ends, while the run game—42‑yard effort from Kyren Williams and Blake Corum—shows promise but is underutilized. With the Rams 2‑4 and last in the division, the article argues for a faster, less predictable game plan and questions whether Stafford or a change at quarterback is needed before the bye week.
After a 45-21 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell warns that one big win won’t fix the team’s chronic inconsistency. The Lions haven’t recorded consecutive victories since December 2025, and Campbell insists back‑to‑back wins must become routine, especially with a tough Packers clash looming after the bye. Despite a slow start and early three‑and‑outs, the offense finally exploded, but both Campbell and QB Jared Goff stress the need to improve opening drives and maintain momentum. Sitting 3‑2, Detroit hopes to reset and turn the win streak into a habit.
The article argues that veteran receiver Tutu Atwell could be the missing piece in the Rams' inconsistent passing attack. Data from Sumer Sports shows the offense earns +0.213 EPA per play and a 50.8% success rate when Atwell is on the field, versus a -0.016 EPA and 47.9% success rate without him. After Davante Adams’ injury in the Week 6 loss to Arizona, Atwell—who averages a league‑best 16.7 air yards per target—may earn a larger role against the Raiders. The piece urges head coach Sean McVay to give Atwell more snaps, especially on third‑down situations, to add vertical threat and spark the Rams’ offense.
One opposing NFL coach questioned whether the Los Angeles Rams were perhaps a little too aggressive this offseason in their pursuit of Super Bowl glory.