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Rams | Jared Goff's option picked up Tue Apr 23, 03:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff had his fifth-year rookie option for 2020 exercised Tuesday, April 23.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. The Rams might be smart to extend Goff soon before salaries get even more out of hand. Perhaps he will take a team-friendly deal to create more team-building flexibility. |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | Malcolm Brown praised by Todd Gurley Sat Apr 20, 09:13 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Malcolm Brown has 'always been reliable' when called upon, according to RB Todd Gurley. 'If I go out, he's doing the exact same thing,' Gurley said.
| Footballguys view: Brown certainly has talent as a runner when healthy. Last season, Brown was banged up with a collarbone injury that landed him on Injured Reserve after 12 games. The Rams re-signed Brown to a two-year, $3.25 million contract earlier this offseason and he'll be the primary backup to Todd Gurley in 2019. |
Malcolm Brown player page
Rams | Jared Goff not worried about contract Sat Apr 20, 02:54 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff said he is not worried about his contract situation and believes he will receive a lucrative contract if he continues to play well. The Rams are expected to exercise the fifth-year option in Goff's contract this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Goff is under the team's control through the 2020 season if/when they pick up his fifth-year option. He'll need to continue to play well if he wants that big money deal. We expect that Goff will get extended at some time but there's no real hurry to get the deal done at this time. |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | Johnathan Abram visits Thu Apr 18, 05:08 PM
Mississippi State S Johnathan Abram met with the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
Link to story Rams | Kyle Murphy set free Tue Apr 16, 02:38 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Kyle Murphy was waived with the non-football injury designation Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Rams | Six players re-signed Mon Apr 15, 08:23 PM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agent S Blake Countess signed his one-year tender Monday, April 15. Exclusive rights free-agents DE Morgan Fox, CB Dominique Hatfield, WR KhaDarel Hodge, WR JoJo Natson and CB Kevin Peterson also signed their one-year tenders. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Several players miss start of workouts Mon Apr 15, 08:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams DE/LB Dante Fowler and CB Marcus Peters were not present for the start of offseason workouts Monday, April 15. Restricted free-agent LB Cory Littleton and CB Troy Hill have not signed their tenders and are also skipping the start of workouts.
Link to storyDante Fowler Jr player page
Marcus Peters player page
Rams | Todd Gurley feeling better Mon Apr 15, 07:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) said his knee is feeling better and does not expect it to be a long-term issue.
| Footballguys view: Gurley's knee injury bothered him down the stretch of the 2018 season and he had to miss time, leading to C.J. Anderson emerging for the Rams before and during the postseason. Anderson is gone to the Lions and Gurley is feeling better. We know he's a stud when healthy and hopefully he gets back to his studly ways in 2019. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp expected to be ready for opener Mon Apr 15, 04:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) has yet to encounter a setback in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and head coach Sean McVay said the goal is to have Kupp ready for the season opener, according to Ryan Kartje of the Orange County Register.
| Footballguys view: Kupp made it through eight games in 2018 before going down with injury. He's a key piece of the passing attack and makes for a nice addition if you play in PPR formats. The plan all along has been to have Kupp ready by the season opener. |
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp making progress Fri Apr 12, 05:47 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) is making good progress in his rehab and hopefully will be ready to play in Week 1, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to storyCooper Kupp player page
Rams | Todd Gurley's importance unlikely to change Fri Apr 12, 03:49 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) will 'continue to be a central piece of our offense and I don't see that changing,' head coach Sean McVay told The Rich Eisen Show on Friday, April 12.
| Footballguys view: Gurley should be the centerpiece of what the Rams do on offense. They need to run the ball effectively in order to set up the play-action passing game for Jared Goff and the rest of the offense. We'll see if Gurley can stay healthy this year and not get slowed down by a knee problem like he did at the end of the 2018 season. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | John Wolford inks deal with LA Rams Fri Apr 12, 01:36 AM
Free-agent QB John Wolford (AAF) signed an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, April 10.
Link to story Rams | Taylor Rapp meeting with LAR Thu Apr 11, 05:16 PM
Washington S Taylor Rapp met with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, April 11.
Link to story Rams | Kaleb McGary visiting Rams Thu Apr 11, 11:54 AM
University of Washington OT Kaleb McGary is visiting the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, April 11.
Link to story Rams | Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell visit Rams Thu Apr 11, 08:25 AM
Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence and DE Clelin Ferrell are visiting the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, April 11.
Link to story Rams | John Wolford expected to join Rams Wed Apr 10, 08:12 PM
Free-agent QB John Wolford (AAF) plans to sign with the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source.
Link to story Rams | Ndamukong Suh not returning Wed Mar 27, 03:04 PM
Free-agent DT Ndamukong Suh (Rams) is 'pretty much guaranteed' not to re-sign with the Los Angeles Rams, according to general manager Les Snead.
| Footballguys view: Snead said the Rams' salary cap situation prohibits them from re-signing Suh at his cost. They signed Suh to a one-year, $14 million deal last year. |
Ndamukong Suh player page
Rams | Jared Goff extension talks on hold Tue Mar 26, 04:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff's potential contract extension isn't a top priority currently, according to head coach Sean McVay. 'Whether it happens this year, next year, those are things we haven't really gotten into in depth about yet,' McVay said.
| Footballguys view: With the fifth-year option, the Rams have Goff under contract through the 2020 season. They don't have a rush to get something done, although one could easily make the argument that the sooner the better (and cheaper). |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | C.J. Anderson not returning to LAR? Fri Mar 22, 09:39 PM
Free-agent RB C.J. Anderson (Rams) said on his Twitter feed that his time with the Los Angeles Rams 'was fun' and that he enjoyed the opportunity.
| Footballguys view: Malcolm Brown's return ended Anderson's short but memorable run for the Rams. We know he can still play, but his services still don't seem to be in demand. |
C.J. Anderson player page
Rams | Samson Ebukam likely out until training camp Fri Mar 22, 02:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Samson Ebukam (knee) underwent minor knee surgery after the season, and he is expected to be held out until training camp, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Rams brought back Dante Fowler and signed Clay Matthews, so Ebukam will have a smaller role. We'll always remember what he did against the Chiefs in the game of the year, but that might be the high point of his Rams tenure. |
Rams | Clay Matthews terms Fri Mar 22, 10:15 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams LB Clay Matthews' two-year deal has a $9.25 million base value with $5.5 million guaranteed.
Link to storyClay Matthews player page
Rams | Malcolm Brown staying with Rams Fri Mar 22, 09:22 AM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agent RB Malcolm Brown's two-year, $3.25 million offer sheet by the Detroit Lions was matched by the Rams Friday, March 22. He'll receive a $100,000 signing bonus and $1 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: This was an easy call, as the two-year deal is actually cheaper on a per year basis than his restricted free agent tender. The Rams probably don't need to make another move at running back unless they are worried about Todd Gurley's knee. |
Malcolm Brown player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp remains on track Thu Mar 21, 09:08 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) said his recovery is where it is 'supposed to be' at this point in the process.
| Footballguys view: Kupp had surgery in November and should be ready for the start of the season. If he can open training camp off of the PUP list, that will be a win for his recovery timeline. |
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Decision on Malcolm Brown expected soon Thu Mar 21, 06:07 PM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agent RB Malcolm Brown signed an offer sheet with the Detroit Lions, and general manager Les Snead said the Rams likely will decide by Friday, March 22, if they will match the offer to Brown.
Link to storyMalcolm Brown player page
Rams | Blake Bortles terms Wed Mar 20, 09:19 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams QB Blake Bortles received a one-year, $1 million deal from the Rams, which will be subtracted from the $6.5 million the Jacksonville Jaguars owe him.
| Footballguys view: Bortles gets a fresh start with Sean McVay and the Rams. He's the backup to Jared Goff and won't see any playing time unless Goff is injured. We'll see if Bortles can play better with a better offensive coach to learn from. |
Blake Bortles player page
Rams | Clay Matthews settles on LA Rams Tue Mar 19, 09:06 PM
Free-agent LB Clay Matthews (Packers) agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth a maximum of $16.75 million with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, March 19.
Link to storyClay Matthews player page
Rams | Blake Bortles joins Rams Mon Mar 18, 07:56 PM
Free-agent QB Blake Bortles (Jaguars) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams Monday, March 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Rams needed a backup quarterback to Jared Goff since Sean Mannion was a free agent. This is an interesting destination for Bortles, a first-round disappointment of the Jaguars. If he can't make plays with head coach Sean McVay then he's unlikely to make plays anywhere. |
Blake Bortles player page
Rams | Blake Bortles to visit Rams Fri Mar 15, 10:10 PM
Free-agent QB Blake Bortles (Jaguars) will visit the Los Angeles Rams Monday, March 18, according to a team source.
| Footballguys view: The Rams are looking for backup help behind Jared Goff. Last year's top reserve, Sean Mannion, is a free agent and they only have Brandon Allen on the roster behind Goff at this time. Bortles had mostly bad times with the Jaguars but he has flashed a bit here and there. His best spot is as a backup. |
Blake Bortles player page
Rams | Clay Matthews of interest to Rams Thu Mar 14, 02:07 PM
Free-agent LB Clay Matthews (Packers) has drawn interest from the Los Angeles Rams. Matthews resides in California and could choose to play near home.
Link to storyClay Matthews player page
Rams | Rodger Saffold not expected back Tue Mar 12, 03:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent OG Rodger Saffold likely will receive a contract offer that the Rams will not be able to compete with this offseason, according to general manager Les Snead.
Link to story Rams | Los Angeles tenders five ERFAs Tue Mar 12, 03:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams exclusive rights free-agents DE Morgan Fox, CB Kevin Peterson, WR KhaDarel Hodge, CB Dominique Hatfield and WR JoJo Natson have received tender offers.
Link to story Rams | Three RFAs receive tenders Tue Mar 12, 03:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agents RB Malcolm Brown, CB Troy Hill and S Blake Countess have all received original-round tender offers.
Link to storyMalcolm Brown player page
Rams | Cory Littleton tendered Tue Mar 12, 02:53 PM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agent LB Cory Littleton was given a second-round tender Tuesday, March 12, according to general manager Les Snead.
Link to story Rams | Ndamukong Suh not expected back Mon Mar 11, 07:59 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DT Ndamukong Suh is not expected to re-sign with the Rams this offseason but wants to remain on the West Coast.
Link to storyNdamukong Suh player page
Rams | Dante Fowler terms Mon Mar 11, 08:27 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams DE Dante Fowler received a one-year, $14 million deal with the Rams.
Link to storyDante Fowler Jr player page
Rams | Dante Fowler agrees on one-year deal Mon Mar 11, 12:28 AM
Los Angeles Rams DE Dante Fowler has agreed to a one-year deal on Sunday, March 10, a source said. Fowler opted to remain with the Rams rather than hit the open market.
Link to storyDante Fowler Jr player page
Rams | Dante Folwer likely back to LAR Sat Mar 9, 01:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Dante Fowler is expected to re-sign with the Rams.
Link to storyDante Fowler Jr player page
Rams | Eric Weddle joins Rams Fri Mar 8, 04:42 PM
Free-agent FS Eric Weddle (Ravens) agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams Friday, March 8, worth as much as $12.5 million, according to a source. He will make $10.5 million in base salary over the two years.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Rams | Eric Weddle to meet with LA Rams Fri Mar 8, 03:04 PM
Free-agent S Eric Weddle (Ravens) has reportedly received 11 offers to meet with teams since he was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, March 5. He has narrowed that list to five teams and is set to visit the Los Angeles Rams first, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Rams | Mark Barron released Tue Mar 5, 04:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Mark Barron was released Tuesday, March 5, according to sources.
Link to storyMark Barron player page
Rams | John Sullivan set free Tue Mar 5, 11:30 AM
Los Angeles Rams C John Sullivan's 2019 option was not exercised, and he's set to become a free agent.
Link to story Rams | Todd Gurley has arthritis Sat Mar 2, 12:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) is dealing with arthritis in his knee, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: And the truth shall set you free! There has been a ton of mystery surrounding Gurley's knee and his usage during the Rams playoff run. Gurley is looking at stem cell procedures that could help with his knee. Expect the Rams to lighten the workload for the superstar running back so this knee doesn't continue to give him problems. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Todd Gurley could undergo rare treatment Fri Mar 1, 01:35 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley left knee is a concern for the organization, and he currently is participating in an offseason regimen to get it ready for the 2019 season. However, if the regimen doesn't work or Gurley's knee regresses, the team may consider stem-cell treatment, a source said Friday, March 1.
Link to storyTodd Gurley player page
Rams | LA Rams to keep eye on Todd Gurley's usage Fri Mar 1, 02:00 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley will likely have his workload monitored more often moving forward, according to comments made by general manager Les Snead on Thursday, Feb. 28.'I think where we have to go is to fast forward to now is with Todd, he's had a lot of carries since he's come in the league, a lot of yards, a lot of touchdowns ... things like that. Obviously, senior year, junior year, Georgia, (tore) the ACL, so over that time there's an element of wear and tear and I think we have to determine in probably two stages: are we going to give him the amount of load that he's had in the past or are we going to lessen that load to let's say keep him fresher for the season and for the seasons beyond. If you go that route, you have to have a good, let's call it Batman and Robin combination or add another superhero figure into that and figure how you're going to do it. ... It's something we want to be intentional about and proactive,' Snead said.
Link to storyTodd Gurley player page
Rams | Two Rams expected to hit market Thu Feb 28, 03:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DE Dante Fowler and S Lamarcus Joyner probably will hit the free-agent market this offseason, according to general manager Les Snead.
Link to storyLamarcus Joyner player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp to be ready for camp Thu Feb 28, 10:47 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) is expected to be ready for training camp, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if Kupp can get back to his pre-injury form in 2019. Kupp has been a playmaker for the Rams over the last two seasons, scoring 11 touchdowns in the process. In nine games last year before his injury, Kupp had 40 catches for 566 yards and six touchdowns. |
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Andrew Whitworth returning in 2019 Tue Feb 26, 09:28 AM
Los Angeles Rams OT Andrew Whitworth announced he'll return for the 2019 season.
| Footballguys view: Whitworth left the door open for retirement, but Rams fans can exhale as he'll be back to anchor one of the best offensive lines in the league. |
Rams | Andrew Whitworth to meet with Rams Mon Feb 25, 10:58 AM
Los Angeles Rams OT Andrew Whitworth will meet with the Rams after the NFL Scouting Combine to determine whether he'll return next season. Whitworth has one year left on his contract.
Link to story Rams | Eric Henderson switches L.A. teams Sun Feb 24, 12:16 PM
Former Los Angeles Chargers assistant defensive line coach Eric Henderson has been hired as the Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach, according to a source.
Link to story Rams | New information on Todd Gurley's injury? Wed Feb 20, 11:48 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) was 'more hurt than we thought' and could have been dealing with a sprained knee as opposed to knee inflammation, as head coach Sean McVay and the team indicated during the season, according to comments made by C.J. Anderson on Fox Sports 1's 'Undisputed' on Tuesday, Feb. 19.'The injury was a little bit more than what everybody in the building thought, including himself. ... Yeah, he'd never really tell me. ... I would say sprained knee. Obviously, it's the same knee injury he's had before in his career. Obviously, I had surgery on my meniscus and once you have a knee, you always have a knee. So it aggravates and if he was getting a lot of touches earlier in the year -- obviously him being one of the best backs, that probably was the case,' Anderson said.
| Footballguys view: Gurley just wasn't himself in the playoffs and certainly in the Super Bowl. We'll see him get rest this offseason with the chance to be 100 percent by the time the regular season gets here. |
Todd Gurley player page
