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Taylor Decker could be answer to Rams’ tackle woes

The Los Angeles Rams have had some injuries on the offensive line and Alaric Jackson could be suspended, so with Taylor Decker still one of the best overall free agents available right now, would Les Snead want to add the veteran tackle as an insurance policy? Decker and Matthew Stafford have experience together from their […]

Rams preseason: How many jobs are up for grabs?

We knew it would be tough to make this year’s roster for the Los Angeles Rams. It’s exciting that football is back. We still cannot overstate the importance of the preseason nor pretend that most of the roster is in flux. While there may be a dozen standouts over the next week, only a small […]

The compounding issue that could derail the Rams’ entire season

Across a preseason that is littered with a growing number of key injuries, the Los Angeles Rams seem to be trending towards one of the most fortunate outcomes in the NFL. They’ve lost no starters to long-term injuries so far. But beneath the surface there is a growing and compounding issue that reveals a potential […]

Who will be the Rams next big trade splash?

The Los Angeles Rams have never been shy about making aggressive moves when general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay believe a championship window is open. In 2026, that philosophy has already been on full display. The Rams acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from Kansas City and later made an enormous splash by trading […]

Rams have easy trade partner if they must move a tight end

If the Los Angeles Rams feel that their tight end room is too crowded, the Green Bay Packers are a natural trade partner with an immense need at the position. Someone like Davis Allen or Colby Parkinson could be an obvious trade piece for the Rams to send to the Packers, as Green Bay deals […]

Aaron Donald return would cut into Myles Garrett sacks, per analytics

If Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, the team’s Super Bowl odds would increase by over 3 percent and their win projection would go up by 0.6, according to a projection by the NFL Network’s data science analyst. However, while it’s widely believed that Donald’s presence would be a […]

Rams bring back receiver after 7-year absence

The Los Angeles Rams waived Mario Williams on Tuesday, a former undrafted receiver who had made a little bit of noise in camp but suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s preseason game on Saturday. In a corresponding move at the same position, the Rams added Alex Bachman, who has bounced around the league but […]

Do Rams have a rookie blind spot?

For another year, the Los Angeles Rams are unlikely to get much value out of their rookie class. Given the success that recent Super Bowl winners have had thanks to contributions from rookies, is the draft Les Snead’s biggest blindspot and could it hold the Rams back from winning the Super Bowl in 2026? 2026 […]

Ty Simpson’s first impression matters in a big way

First impressions are extremely important in the NFL, especially for first-round picks and even more so for quarterbacks. While Ty Simpson was far from setting the world ablaze on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, he still had a strong debut with the Los Angeles Rams. The rookie first-round pick left a positive impression that […]

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What message did Tom Brady give Ty Simpson?

Ty Simpson was taking part in a Fanatics event when he was gifted a message of encouragement and a signed jersey, all from Tom Brady. The video is below, as is the quote from Brady to Simpson and it’s all very wholesome. If you can forget for a moment that Brady won two Super Bowls […]

5 Rams questions I have after first preseason game

Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs brought answers and left us with some significant questions. There remain two exhibition games to collect information ahead of the page turning to the regular season. If searching for answers to the leftover burning questions, these are the areas I would start: 1 […]

Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua absences will be prolonged

Neither Myles Garrett nor Puka Nacua were supposed to be missing this many practices based on initial reports, but the Los Angeles Rams don’t expect to get either star player back this week, according to Sean McVay. Although McVay stated last week that Nacua would return to practice, the head coach has now pushed his […]

Liam Coen regrets decision to leave Rams after 2022 season

Liam Coen was on The Pivot Podcast when he spoke about one of his biggest coaching regrets, and it boiled down to Coen leaving the Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay at the end of the 2022 season after L.A. finished with a win/loss record of 5-12. 2022 was McVay’s only losing season with the […]

Matthew Stafford ranked 1st on controversial top-10 list

As the reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford is no stranger to being called the best quarterback in the NFL right now, but maybe the order behind him is up for debate. Dave Portnoy released his top-10 quarterbacks list on Monday and the L.A. Rams’ QB was first, unsurprisingly, but Lamar Jackson was nowhere to be found. […]

What happened at Aaron Donald’s second Rams workout?

Aaron Donald had another workout with the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday, as he and the team continue to figure out if he can give the 2026 season an honest go. Many assume that Donald will be back with the Rams at some point, but he could decide that he wants to stay retired […]

Re-setting the Rams depth chart after first preseason game

If Sean McVay is using the preseason to make a decision on who Matthew Stafford’s backup should be, then Ty Simpson has taken a lead over Stetson Bennett. The rookie was clearly the better quarterback of the two in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Chiefs, but will McVay stubbornly stick to Bennett, or go sign […]

Aaron Donald completes 2nd official Rams workout

Aaron Donald had his second official workout with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, adding another chapter to what has become one of the biggest NFL storylines of the summer. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the latest development via the league’s transaction wire, providing another indication that Donald is seriously considering a return to the team […]

Rams make surprising addition to roster on Sunday

The Los Angeles Rams signed punter Jack Bouwmeester on Sunday, giving them two on the 90-man roster headed into their second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints this week. Bouwmeester is Australian and qualifies for the league’s international pathway program exemption, meaning that the Rams can control his rights without him counting against their […]

Myth busting narratives surrounding Ty Simpson’s NFL debut

It’s true that Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback aced his first NFL game. The first round pick led LA to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Simpson was accurate on over 90% of his throws. He demonstrated a level of mobility that is foreign to recent Rams quarterbacks. Simpson’s arm strength was […]

C.J. Daniels is no Puka Nacua

Two of the biggest winners in the L.A. Rams preseason opener on Saturday were receivers who didn’t even suit up, which includes Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington, because on Sean McVay’s team it’s not how you play in the preseason but how often you don’t play that really matters. And whereas Brennan Presley and Xavier […]

Upon further review: Brennan Presley’s big day

Brennan Presley had one of the most productive games of any player in the Los Angeles Rams’ 20-12 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday. In what will be an uphill climb to make the roster, it was a strong first step for the former Oklahoma State Cowboy. As a speedy but especially small […]

Good, Bad and Ugly: Ty Simpson, defense showed out in KC

The Los Angeles Rams came away victorious in their preseason opener with a 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. LA put together a strong showing in Kansas City, as Ty Simpson and the defense showed out this weekend. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Rams’ preseason matchup […]

Rams PFF Grades: Stetson Bennett finished last on offense

Pro Football Focus (PFF) published the Los Angeles Rams’ first grades of the 2026 season. LA earned an exhibition victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The highlight, of course, was first-round quarterback Ty Simpson’s debut. PFF was kind to him in their grading, and there is more to come on that. After each […]

Rams preseason snap counts: What we learned for 53-man roster

The Los Angeles Rams have been consistent in their approach to the preseason in the past decade under Sean McVay. We know this will be a very competitive roster to make. There may only be a few spots up for grabs on the margins. Sometimes McVay’s most telling move is who sits out. There were […]