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If Rams trade down, the odds of landing these players increase

Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, we know Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead will have a few surprises up his sleeve for the 13th overall selection. Anticipation is high for LA’s earliest pick since 2016. The Rams are going “all in” again and fans are clamoring for an impact player that can contribute […]

10 years ago, two important Rams were drafted in the top-10

The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and it got me thinking about past NFL Drafts including the 2016 NFL Draft when Jared Goff was taken by the Los Angeles Rams first overall. A few picks later, and Jalen Ramsey (Super Bowl Champion with the Rams) would be selected by the Jacksonville Jagurs with the 5th […]

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Rams “edging” closer to the draft

Since Sean McVay took the Los Angeles Rams reins in 2017, the defensive side of the ball has employed a 3-4 base (back in the day we called it a 5-2 Okie), three down linemen and two standup edges in front of two linebackers and four in the secondary. L.A. started to move away from […]

Rams draft reverse Q&A: Fans final feedback

The Los Angeles Rams are on the clock 13 picks from now, but the draft still doesn’t start until the Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza on Thursday night. After months of speculation of what the Rams should do, and days of rumors about what the Rams will do, what are fans of the team […]

Ex-Rams OC Mike LaFleur, Cardinals under pressure to nail draft

Former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur will be feeling the Arizona heat more than usual as his Cardinals try to right the ship in the 2026 NFL draft. The Cardinals and LaFleur will be under extreme pressure to nail the draft, or risk falling further behind their NFC West rivals. Arizona finished 3-14 […]

McShay mocks Ty Simpson to Rams in final draft prediction

The Rams have been linked to quarterbacks in the draft over the past few years but the timing has never been right for Sean McVay’s team and that appears to be the case again in 2026 with Fernando Mendoza as the only projected top-10 pick. But the Ringer’s Todd McShay went there, mocking Alabama quarterback […]

Schrager mock: Rams trade back, draft Sadiq

ESPN’s Peter Schrager posted his annual mock draft on Wednesday and after weeks of connecting the L.A. Rams to Makai Lemon, he’s switching up his pick on the eve of the draft. The Rams draft Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq after making a trade to move down with the Detroit Lions. Schrager has the Rams […]

L.A. Rams News: Did they sour on Lemon?

One day away from the NFL Draft and what happened to all that Makai Lemon buzz? Am I missing something? It seemed for a moment that everyone “knew” the Rams would take Makai Lemon, now? Everyone “knows” the Rams will take Ty Simpson. To be fair, Lemon may be taken well before the Rams pick, […]

Draft buzz: The first 12 picks

The 2026 NFL Draft is in less than 48 hours and the picture of what could happen before the L.A. Rams are on the clock at pick 13 is becoming a little bit more clear. Although nothing is more than a rumor at this point, the consensus on what is expected to happen in the […]

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How Rams stand to benefit from draft’s eventual run on tackles

The 2026 NFL Draft class is one of the more unique groups we’ve seen. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and some will see this in a positive light and others would flat out say this is not a great year in terms of the overall talent. The class has blue chip talent. […]

Will the Rams be on the receiving end of the 2026 draft?

Entering the 2026 season, there are three questions concerning the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver room. One, Is the drama surrounding Puka Nacua something to worry about? Two, can another good season be wrung out of Davante Adams with a follow up of, what does a good season look like? And three, who will be […]

Former Rams quarterback traded to a St. Louis team

Luis Perez never got the chance to suit up for the Rams in a regular season game, but he will get the chance to play for a St. Louis football team after all. The former L.A. practice squad and training camp quarterback with a long pro career in some fashion was traded to the St. […]

New NFL draft time limit benefits fans, not GMs

The Los Angeles Rams will have less time on the clock during the 2026 NFL draft thanks to the new time limit. This new change only benefits fans and puts the league’s 32 general managers under more pressure to make the correct pick. Beginning with this year’s draft in Pittsburgh, teams will have only eight […]

Kadyn Proctor’s stock rising into Rams range

Alabama tackle Kadyn Proctor has been a tricky draft evaluation for some, at times rising because of his unique blend of size, length, and hands, but the former 5-star recruit is also not as dominant you might expect of an offensive lineman over 6’6 and 350 lbs. However, in a weak draft class that some […]

L.A. Rams News: 49ers secure Trent Williams before NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers are officially expected to have Trent Williams at least for the the next season, if not longer. It was unclear if the 49ers and Williams would come to an agreement, but SF likely knew all along they’d get it done. Williams is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, […]

Rams, Matthew Stafford closing in on new contract extension

The Los Angeles Rams are once again operating with urgency—and at the center of it all is Matthew Stafford, whose future in Los Angeles appears increasingly secure. After months of speculation, recent reports indicate that the Rams and their veteran quarterback are closing in on a new contract extension, signaling that both sides remain fully […]

A must-watch look at Ty Simpson ahead of the draft

It’s difficult to make sense of the rumors flying around ahead of the NFL Draft’s opening round on Thursday night and the biggest one of all for the Rams: Are the Los Angeles Rams in the sweepstakes for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson? This is a summary of the reports on Monday: One complication of LA’s […]

Tackling the Rams defensive interior in the draft

With the Los Angeles Rams defensive interior coming off a stellar year and the whole group returning intact, identifying early round defensive tackles could be on the L.A. braintrust’s back burner. All but Kobie Turner are also contracted through 2027. Since the pairing of Les Snead and Sean McVay, the Rams have had success, particularly […]

Buy or Sell: Rams draft rumors & predictions

NFL Draft weekend always brings a different kind of energy and for the Los Angeles Rams that buzz feels especially familiar this year. Under general manager Les Snead, the Rams have built a reputation for being one of the league’s most unpredictable—and aggressive—teams when the clock starts ticking. Whether it’s trading up for a targeted […]

Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement over Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo could choose to retire this year rather than return for a third season as the Rams backup quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport. If the Rams were dragging their heels to make a decision about the backup quarterback position because they had been assuming Garoppolo would re-sign, L.A. could be left scrambling for an […]

Puka Nacua out of rehab, back in Rams program

Puka Nacua checked into rehab earlier this year and his lawyer said at the time that he had no plans to leave until he was ready to go and Monday’s report that the star receiver is present at the Rams facility implies that he’s ready. Gary Klein of The LA Times reported on Monday that […]

How far can Rams trade down and draft Ty Simpson?

If the Los Angeles Rams want to leave day one of the draft with a quarterback to develop behind Matthew Stafford, rarely do we ever have such a clear consensus of the single option on the board: Alabama’s Ty Simpson. After Fernando Mendoza goes first, the Simpson watch begins at 2 and possibly lasts all […]

Predicting the next 5 seasons for the Rams and the NFL

There’s something uniquely fun about trying to see the future of the NFL before it happens. For fans, it’s not just about who wins—it’s about imagining the storylines, the breakout stars, the rivalries that will define Sundays for years to come. Every offseason sparks debates, bold takes, and “what if” scenarios, especially when it comes […]

McShay: Rams may be out on first round receivers

Todd McShay of The Ringer posted 20 things he is hearing ahead of this week’s NFL Draft. He summarized his conversations with front offices and league sources in the days leading up to the first round on Thursday night. What did McShay report about the Los Angeles Rams? Let’s take a look. Are Rams out […]

Is pick 13 actually lucky in the NFL Draft?

The Los Angeles Rams will have the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, their highest selection since the 2016 draft. Recent history favors the Rams’ draft position, with a mix of All-Pro talent and a Super Bowl champ going in that spot. Some of the league’s greatest players and franchise stalwarts have been […]