Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over Vikings
Read full article: Sean McVay shuts down Cooper Kupp trade speculation after star WR returns for Rams' win over VikingsLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expects star receiver Cooper Kupp to stay right where he is.
With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams' 30-20 win over Vikings
Read full article: With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams' 30-20 win over VikingsDemarcus Robinson caught two of Matthew Staffordās four touchdown throws in the Los Angeles Ramsā 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woes
Read full article: Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woesReceiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend.
Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
Read full article: Montgomery's 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over RamsDavid Montgomery scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in overtime, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of an NFC wild-card game.
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
Read full article: Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the RavensPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will raise their championship banner and begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Rams QB Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address mental health
Read full article: Rams QB Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address mental healthLos Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental health.
Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with RamsJimmy Garoppolo says his two-game suspension was the result of a mistake in his filing for a therapeutic use exemption for an unspecified substance during his season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz is signing with the Los Angeles Rams, AP source says
Read full article: Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz is signing with the Los Angeles Rams, AP source saysThe Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Carson Wentz, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.
If Sean McVay's first child arrives on a Sunday this month, the Rams will have to play without him
Read full article: If Sean McVay's first child arrives on a Sunday this month, the Rams will have to play without himIf Sean McVayās first child arrives on a Sunday this month, the Los Angeles Rams will have to take the field without him.
Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
Read full article: Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati BengalsGetting into the end zone seemed tougher for the Rams when it mattered most on Monday night.
Sean McVay decides to keep coaching, stays with LA Rams
Read full article: Sean McVay decides to keep coaching, stays with LA RamsSean McVay has decided to return for a seventh season with the Los Angeles Rams after taking a break to contemplate his future following the first losing season of his career.
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Read full article: Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Ramsā brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
LA Rams place QB Matthew Stafford on injured reserve
Read full article: LA Rams place QB Matthew Stafford on injured reserveQuarterback Matthew Stafford has been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams one day after he cleared the NFLās concussion protocol for the second time this season.
QB wristbands a trending NFL topic after Carroll's comments
Read full article: QB wristbands a trending NFL topic after Carroll's commentsSeahawks coach Pete Carroll made play-calling wristbands a big topic of conversation in the NFL after saying they were one reason for Geno Smith's surprising season following Russell Wilson's trade to the Broncos.
Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season's 1st half
Read full article: Many positive, negative surprises mark NFL season's 1st halfThe New York Jets, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins could end long playoff droughts while the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgersā Green Bay Packers are well below.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight winDeMarcus Lawrence returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown on the Ramsā opening drive, and Cooper Rush remained unbeaten as the Dallas Cowboysā fill-in starter despite passing for just 102 yards in a 22-10 victory over Los Angeles.
Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener
Read full article: Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season openerJosh Allen passed for 297 yards while accounting for four touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Ramsā Super Bowl crown with a 31-10 victory over Los Angeles.
Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026
Read full article: Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to contract extensions through the 2026 season, keeping the defending Super Bowl championsā brain trust in place with lucrative new rewards.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
Read full article: NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseasonAfter one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crown
Read full article: McVay: LA Rams are starting over in quest for repeat crownThe Los Angeles Rams threw the last of their lavish offseason parties so they could hand out their massive Super Bowl championship rings to their current and former players.
Stafford gets contract extension through 2026 with Rams
Read full article: Stafford gets contract extension through 2026 with RamsQuarterback Matthew Stafford has agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2026 with the Los Angeles Rams after winning the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.
Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?
Read full article: Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?Is your favorite NFL team playing in the big game this weekend? Only two teams make it this far -- so even if your answer is NO, we can help you decide who to pull for.
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners
Read full article: Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over NinersThe Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a spot in the Super Bowl at their home stadium next month with a thrilling 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game.
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout
Read full article: Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff routMatthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first playoff victory and the Los Angeles Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over Rams
Read full article: 49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over RamsJimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes, Jimmie Ward returned one of his two first-quarter interceptions for another score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 for their first home win in more than a year.
Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight win
Read full article: Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight winKevin Byard returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown, and Tennesseeās defense carried the Titans to a 28-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders.
Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19
Read full article: Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19Matthew Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Jalen Ramsey made an end zone interception on his 27th birthday with five minutes left in the Los Angeles Ramsā 28-19 victory over Jared Goff and the winless Detroit Lions.
Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures finger
Read full article: Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures fingerMatthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand.
Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over Colts
Read full article: Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over ColtsMatthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis.
Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecoming
Read full article: Rams sign speedy veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecomingVeteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)LOS ANGELES ā Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. āThe difficult part of the equation is finding those players who can actually threaten NFL defenders, because most players that come into this league are fast,ā Snead added. Weād all love to identify those guys that can even threaten NFL defenders.ā___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
AP sources: Lions trade Stafford to LA for Goff, draft picks
Read full article: AP sources: Lions trade Stafford to LA for Goff, draft picksESPN first reported the swap, which will include the Rams' first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 along with their third-round pick this year. 1 overall draft picks will provide a fresh start for two durable starting quarterbacks who probably need a change of scenery. Stafford asked to be traded shortly after the current season ended with the Lions' third straight campaign with at least 10 losses. Los Angeles likely had to pay a premium in draft picks to persuade the Lions to take on Goff's deal. Shortly after last season, Stafford asked to be traded and spared from another rebuilding project.
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachThe 37-year-old Staley's name is prominent in NFL circles this month as the league's less successful teams plot their next head coaching hire. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. ā Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. āItās not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,ā general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering Donald
Read full article: Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering DonaldWithout Donald in peak form, the NFLās top defense simply couldnāt slow down the leagueās highest-scoring offense. The Green Bay Packers scored on their first five series and beat the Rams 32-18 in the NFC divisional playoffs. āI love Aaron Donald,ā Rams coach Sean McVay said. Yet this heavyweight matchup between the Packersā offense and the Ramsā defense was more like a mismatch for much of the day. You have to defend every inch as far as laterally.āThe Rams also had some uncharacteristic mistakes on defense to help Green Bay out.
Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactive
Read full article: Jared Goff to start for Rams in Green Bay; Wolford inactiveThey're in complete accord this week, however: Goff is the best choice to lead the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Goff will start the Rams' postseason game at Green Bay on Saturday, while John Wolford will be inactive one week after incurring a neck injury, McVay announced Thursday. After Goff had surgery on his broken right thumb Dec. 28, Wolford got the Rams' last two starts ā even though Goff thought he was ready to play last week. McVay instead decided early in the week that Wolford would start, although he didn't announce his decision until shortly before kickoff. āI was extremely excited to have that chance in a big game up in Seattle,ā Wolford said.
Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay
Read full article: Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVayGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teamsā upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup. The top-seeded Packers (13-3) host the Rams (11-6) on Saturday with an NFC championship game berth at stake. San Franciscoās head coach is Kyle Shanahan, who worked at Washington with Matt LaFleur and McVay from 2010-13. They reunited in 2017 when McVay became the Ramsā head coach and hired LaFleur. One year later, he became the Packersā head coach.
McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers
Read full article: McVay: Rams expect Aaron Donald to play vs Packers(AP Photo/Scott Eklund)LOS ANGELES ā All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to play for the Rams on Saturday in Green Bay after injuring his ribs in Los Angeles' playoff victory at Seattle. McVay said he doesn't expect to name a starting quarterback this week for the Rams' showdown with the top-seeded Packers (12-4), preferring to wait until game day for the second straight week. Donald left the game and went to the locker room, but eventually returned to watch the Rams' win from the sideline. āWe'll be smart with him throughout the week,ā McVay said. Rams left guard David Edwards also left with Achilles tendinitis.
Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winner
Read full article: Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winnerThe Browns not only snapped a 17-game skid at Heinz Field, they manhandled the mistake-prone archrival Steelers 48-37 Sunday night. After two postseason flops, Jackson was his usual dynamic and decisive self in leading the Ravens to a 20-13 wild-card victory at Tennessee. Browns 48, Steelers 37In their first playoff road victory since 1969, the Browns (12-5) overcame all sorts of problems and history. Baker Mayfield threw for three touchdowns and the Browns got their first playoff win in 26 years. While leading his new team, the Buccaneers (12-5), to their first playoff win since Tampa Bay won the 2002 championship, Brady extended his record for playoff victories to 31.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
Read full article: Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20They watched less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks loudly celebrated a division title the Rams felt they gave away. No team was better at limiting yards or points than the Rams (11-6) and they continued to torment Wilson and the Seahawks (12-5). The victory sent the Rams into next weekās divisional playoff round, likely at top-seeded Green Bay unless Chicago upsets New Orleans. His heart, his passion for the game is special,ā Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth said. Seahawks: will head into an offseason filled with questions after winning the division but experiencing another early playoff exit.
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen
Read full article: Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. Donald, who has helped the Los Angeles Rams to the top-ranked defense in the NFL, earned his sixth All-Pro selection. āI think the best display of greatness is making people around you better,ā Rams coach Sean McVay said of Donald. Joining Donald and Kelce were 15 players returning to the squad, and 14 newcomers. Rounding out the offense were Cleveland right tackle Jack Conklin (second selection), and Washington right guard Brandon Scherff (first).