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L.A. Rams News: Seattle Seahawks look like team to beat in NFC

The Los Angeles Rams have had what appears to be a great offseason, but the Seattle Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl Champions. They are the team to beat in the NFC and across the NFL in 2026. Who knows, perhaps Seattle stumbles out of the gate and are an afterthought earlier than expected, but […]

Rams rumored as suitor for Myles Garrett trade

A trade for Myles Garrett would be a once-in-a-lifetime move, even for the Los Angeles Rams and general manager Les Snead. But if any NFL franchise is willing to surrender multiple first-round picks for a future Hall of Famer, it’s the Rams, and Tuesday is the deadline to watch as the Cleveland Browns show their […]

Emmanuel Forbes must take notes from Trent McDuffie

Emmanuel Forbes has never shared a locker room with a cornerback as good as Trent McDuffie, the player that the Los Angeles Rams traded for this year to help replace him and his fallen comrades. Now is the time for Forbes to take advantage of the meetings and practices he shares with McDuffie and free […]

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Matthew Stafford has a complicated decision to make

It is almost never easy to see the end coming. Matthew Stafford’s upcoming retirement decisions is one of the most significant unknowns surrounding the Los Angeles Rams and the outlook on the NFL. When the Rams say that Stafford has earned the right to end his career on his own terms, they are really saying […]

Reviewing the historical success of high-profile corner additions

One of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason was the Los Angeles Rams trading with the Kansas City Chiefs for Trent McDuffie. LA sent a late first round pick and some change to KC and then immediately signed the corner to a massive contract extension. But the Rams weren’t done. They then signed his […]

Rams most competitive position battles this summer

The Los Angeles Rams enter training camp with one of the deepest rosters they have assembled in recent years, creating fierce competition across multiple position groups. While several starting jobs appear secure, a handful of key battles could have a major impact on the team’s 53-man roster and depth chart heading into the 2026 season. […]

How the Vikings’ New GM Impacts the Rams

The Minnesota Vikings ended their search for a new general manager on Saturday by hiring Nolan Teasley, who has spent the last 14 years working for the Seattle Seahawks under John Schneider. The move impacts the Los Angeles Rams in several key ways, not the least of which being that Teasley beat out Rams assistant […]

ESPN’s Ben Solak praises Rams cornerback overhaul

The Los Angeles Rams went all in on rebuilding their cornerbacks room this offseason, flashing the cash to both trade for Trent McDuffie, acquiring him from the Kansas City Chiefs, and to sign another former Chief, Jaylen Watson, as a free agent. McDuffie’s play through his first four seasons in Kansas City earned him the […]

Max Klare signs rookie contract

The Los Angeles Rams have officially locked up another member of their 2026 draft class, signing second-round pick Max Klare to his rookie contract. The agreement removes any uncertainty surrounding one of the organization’s most intriguing offensive additions and allows the talented tight end to focus solely on preparing for his first NFL season. Klare […]

Puka Nacua isn’t focusing on his next contract

Puka Nacua is arguably the best value in the NFL. He’s in the upper echelon of wide receivers league-wide, and (for now) he’s only set to count $5.8 million against the Los Angeles Rams’ salary cap. In other words, as things currently stand, one of the best and most productive offensive players in the NFL […]

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L.A. Rams News: Kevin Dotson has been solid

Kevin Dotson is a player that the Los Angeles Rams traded the Pittsburgh Steelers for several years ago, and he’s been solid if not great for the L.A. Rams. If I understand correctly, this is the final year of his contract, so it will be interesting to see if he earns an extension from L.A. […]

Quentin Lake: ‘it’s starting to click’ for Ty Simpson in OTAs

Quentin Lake was named a team captain for each of the last two seasons for the Los Angeles Rams. When he speaks from his position of authority, we should listen. Lake joined Underdog Sports’ “The Arena: Gridiron” podcast this week and discussed the vibes around LA’s offseason organized team activities (OTA’s). He also shared his […]

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Matthew Stafford knows any snap could be the last

Matthew Stafford recently completed an interview on the Magic Minds Podcast where he spoke about trying not to focus too much on the past or future of his NFL career, but to focus on the present, knowing that any play could be his last of the season (and potentially his career). Said Stafford, “We play […]

Matthew Stafford is handling the Ty Simpson pick as well as possible

When you draft a quarterback with the 13th-overall pick in the NFL draft, you’re directing a large spotlight on yourself. The Los Angeles Rams knew that when they took Ty Simpson out of Alabama with that selection. It’s never easy to make that pick when you already have an established starting quarterback. Some veterans don’t […]

Reuniting with Bobby Wagner for one last send-off isn’t worth it

Perennial linebacker Bobby Wagner is back on the market following a two-year stint in Washington, and he’s one player the Los Angeles Rams should steer clear of. Signing Wagner for one last send-off and to offer him a chance at a redo for a bad lone season in Hollywood is not worth it one bit […]

Jared Verse must make huge leap in year 3

The Los Angeles Rams have built one of the youngest and most intriguing defensive fronts in the NFL but as the 2026 season approaches, one player stands above the rest when it comes to pressure and expectations: Jared Verse. The former Florida State standout entered the NFL with massive hype after the Rams selected him […]

Can Kyren Williams reach 2,000 yards?

As a fifth round pick, Kyren Williams was not supposed to become this successful and even the Los Angeles Rams could not expect the career he’s had. Fans have seen general manager Les Snead draft so many running backs in the first three rounds that a fifth rounder would have had relatively low expectations starting […]

L.A. Rams News: Sean McVay has an idea for their next international game

It’s part of my job these last several years, but even before I wrote for Turf Show Times I was constantly sucking down Los Angeles Rams news (including from this very site), and today’s news I’ll share is that Sean McVay wants the next three “international games” for the Los Angeles Rams to be in, […]

The Rams achieved everything they wanted this offseason

The Los Angeles Rams were at a crossroads to start the 2026 offseason. They could choose between going “all in” and pushing for their second Super Bowl under Sean McVay or they could take a more measured look and attempt to sustain success longer term. This is how I saw the path in front of […]

This rookie caught Sean McVay’s attention in OTAs

Rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels is garnering attention from media and the coaching staff during offseason organized team activities (OTA’s). The Los Angeles Rams are crowded at receiver, although they need someone to emerge behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Daniels could grow into that role. It is still very early in the offseason, and […]

Puka Nacua present at Rams OTAs

Puka Nacua is just another football player this week. The Rams couldn’t ask for anything more. Starting organized training activities in Woodland Hills, the Rams got back to on-field workouts in 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills, meaning that finally Matthew Stafford can start throwing passes to Puka again. In the midst of a tumultuous year […]

PFF tabs Kamren Kinchens for All-Pro breakout

Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens is trending towards earning All-Pro honors in what could be a breakout 2026 campaign. Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus tabbed the third-year defender as one of 10 players who could become first-time All-Pros this season: “What would enable Kinchens to become a true star is more balanced work […]

The potential downside to Rams’ recent draft choices

Over the last two seasons the Los Angeles Rams have mostly spent their top capital in the NFL draft on what are typically considered luxury picks. In 2025 they traded out of the first round and selected TE Terrance Ferguson in the second. Sean McVay recently re-asserted his belief that the Rams would have taken […]

5 Rams that are likely to breakout in 2026

The young core of the Los Angeles Rams has quickly become one of the more intriguing groups in the NFL, and 2026 could be the season where several ascending players fully arrive on the national stage. The Rams have consistently leaned on draft development under head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead, and […]

L.A. Rams News: Trade rumors around Kayvon Thibodeaux

Trade rumors are supposed to be fun, but they can get very serious and some can be rather heated, so allow me to present to you the idea of the Los Angeles Rams making a trade with the New York Giants for Kayvon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux is an incredibly talented former top pick, but if the […]