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Rams | Three defenders not expected to be tagged Sun Feb 17, 03:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DE Dante Fowler, DT Ndamukong Suh and S Lamarcus Joyner likely will not receive the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio.
Link to storyNdamukong Suh player page
Lamarcus Joyner player page
Dante Fowler Jr player page
Rams | Sam Shields wants to keep playing Sun Feb 10, 05:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent CB Sam Shields said he wants to continue his playing career and is open to re-signing with the Rams this offseason.
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Rams | Three signed to futures deals Fri Feb 8, 05:48 PM
The Los Angeles Rams signed C Aaron Neary, CB Steven Parker and CB Ramon Richards to Reserve/Futures contracts Friday, Feb. 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Two Rams signed to futures contracts Thu Feb 7, 04:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Brandon Allen and OT Darrell Williams were signed to Reserve/Futures contracts Thursday, Feb. 7.
Link to story Rams | Rodger Saffold open to returning Wed Feb 6, 09:27 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent OG Rodger Saffold said he would like to re-sign with the Rams this offseason but wants a fair deal from the team.
Link to story Rams | Four players signed by Rams Wed Feb 6, 05:08 PM
Los Angeles Rams DB Donte Deayon, LB Travin Howard, OT Kyle Murphy and WR Austin Proehl were signed to free-agent contracts Wednesday, Feb. 6. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Proehl is the son of former NFL receiver Ricky Proehl. He was a seventh-round pick out of North Carolina for the Bills in 2018. Proehl failed to make the 53-man roster for the Bills and was eventually picked up by the Rams on their practice squad. We'll monitor him in super deep dynasty formats. |
Rams | LA to talk extension with Jared Goff? Wed Feb 6, 02:29 AM
The Los Angeles Rams intend on discussing an extension with QB Jared Goff during the offseason, according to MMQB's Albert Breer, though Breer says the team is not in a hurry to get something done.
| Footballguys view: The Rams have Goff's rights through the 2020 season because of the fifth-year option. Goff has a cap number of $8.8 million in 2019, a very affordable rate, but the Rams may want to get him signed sooner rather than later to a long-term deal. |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | Todd Gurley won't need surgery Tue Feb 5, 04:27 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) does not need any medical procedures on the knee that bothered him later in the season. Gurley and the Rams went through physical examinations Tuesday, Feb. 5, but head coach Sean McVay said he had not talked to team trainers about those exams yet.
| Footballguys view: Gurley swears up and down that he was healthy during the postseason. His usage during the playoffs was criminal if he was truly healthy. The Rams should have used him as much as possible, but instead Gurley only had 14 carries in two games (NFC Championship, Super Bowl). We'll see Gurley get work in this offseason. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Josh Reynolds ineffective against Pats Mon Feb 4, 12:16 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Josh Reynolds caught three passes on seven targets for 28 yards in Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots.
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Rams | Todd Gurley credits Patriots Sun Feb 3, 11:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley said he wasn't limited physically against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII and credited the New England defense for dominating the line of scrimmage.
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Rams | Cory Littleton makes 10 stops Sun Feb 3, 10:27 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Cory Littleton finished with 10 tackles, including six solo stops, and two passes defensed in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
Link to story Rams | Brandin Cooks a bright spot Sun Feb 3, 10:22 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Brandin Cooks caught eight of his 13 targets for 120 yards in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
Link to storyBrandin Cooks player page
Rams | Five grabs for Robert Woods Sun Feb 3, 10:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods caught five of his 10 targets for 70 yards and added a five-yard run in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
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Rams | C.J. Anderson bottled up Sun Feb 3, 10:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB C.J. Anderson rushed seven times for 22 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
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Rams | Todd Gurley quiet in Super Bowl loss Sun Feb 3, 10:10 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley rushed 10 times for 35 yards and lost a yard on his only reception in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
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Rams | Jared Goff struggles in Super Bowl Sun Feb 3, 10:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff completed 19 of his 38 passes for 229 yards and an interception in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
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Rams | No injury for Todd Gurley Sun Feb 3, 07:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) has been limited in his usage during the first half of Super Bowl XLIII against the New England Patriots, but CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson announced the Rams said 'there is nothing to report' on Gurley. He has been stretching on a bike and favoring his knee.
Link to storyTodd Gurley player page
Rams | Super Bowl Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Feb 3, 04:47 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared CB Darious Williams, DT Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT Tanzel Smart, RB Justin Davis, DE Trevon Young, DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and OG Jamil Demby inactive for the Super Bowl.
Link to storyTanzel Smart player page
Justin Davis player page
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo player page
Rams | Jared Goff uses most play-action passes Sun Feb 3, 02:23 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff has utilized play action on 34.6 percent of his dropbacks this season to pace all quarterbacks.
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Rams | Aaron Donald among first-round starters Sun Feb 3, 02:03 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald is among seven starting first-round draft picks on the team's defense. No other Super Bowl team has started that many in the Big Game, with the 2000 Baltimore Ravens currently holding the record with six.
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Rams | Todd Gurley, C.J. Anderson to share carries Sun Feb 3, 11:28 AM
Los Angeles Rams RBs Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson are likely to split carries in Super Bowl LIII versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, according to running backs coach Skip Peete.
Link to storyC.J. Anderson player page
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | C.J. Anderson could return in 2019 Sun Feb 3, 11:16 AM
The Los Angeles Rams are interested in bringing back RB C.J. Anderson for the 2019 season, according to multiple sources.
Link to storyC.J. Anderson player page
Rams | Aaron Donald repeats as DPOY Sun Feb 3, 09:32 AM
Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald was named the 2018 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season Saturday, Feb. 2. He led the NFL with 20.5 sacks and also ranked first in quarterback hits (41), tackles for loss (25) and pressures (73).
| Footballguys view: This was an easy award. Donald is playing at the generational level JJ Watt hit during his prime. |
Aaron Donald player page
Rams | Aaron Donald in rare company Sat Feb 2, 09:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald was named the 2018 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Saturday, Feb. 2, becoming just the third player to win the award in back-to-back seasons. Donald led the league with 20.5 sacks.
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Rams | Smooth rehab for Cooper Kupp Fri Feb 1, 09:56 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) said he has not experienced any setbacks as he rehabs from knee surgery.
| Footballguys view: Kupp is only going the fifth or sixth round of early drafts even though he was providing value around the third round level before his ACL tear. This news makes him seem like a value at his early ADP. |
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Todd Gurley should see plenty of work Fri Feb 1, 05:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley is expected to have a big role in the offense against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Gurley's demotion in the NFC title game was play-based and there's no guarantee that he'll measure with CJ Anderson running well and the Patriots run defense a major weakness. Both running backs should see a lot of work on Sunday. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Blake Countess not on injury report Fri Feb 1, 04:54 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 1, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LIII.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein ready to play Fri Feb 1, 04:51 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 1, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LIII.
| Footballguys view: This is a sigh of relief for a team that needed every bit of Zuerlein's leg to get this far. He should be good to go with no restrictions on Sunday. |
Greg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Greg Zuerlein to kick Friday Thu Jan 31, 08:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) did not kick during practice Thursday, Jan. 31, but is scheduled to kick Friday, Feb. 1.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Limited practice for Blake Countess Thu Jan 31, 06:54 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 31.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein remains limited Thu Jan 31, 06:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 31.
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Rams | Blake Countess has chance to play Wed Jan 30, 08:44 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) will be limited during the early part of the week but should have a chance to play in Super Bowl LIII, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein on track to play Wed Jan 30, 08:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) did some kicking during practice Wednesday, Jan. 30, and is on track to play in Super Bowl LIII, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Wednesday injury report for Rams Wed Jan 30, 06:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) was held out of practice Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein limited Wednesday Wed Jan 30, 06:15 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: Zuerlein will play on Sunday, but we won't know whether the injury will affect his performance until we see him take a field goal or extra point attempt. |
Greg Zuerlein player page
Rams | DeSean Jackson wants to be a Ram Wed Jan 30, 03:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR DeSean Jackson mentioned Wednesday, Jan. 30, that he desires to play for the Los Angeles Rams, although he is under contract with the Buccaneers for one more season. Jackson played for the Washington Redskins while Rams head coach Sean McVay was the offensive coordinator there.
| Footballguys view: Jackson is almost certainly going to be released, but the Rams don't really have a need for him. Perhaps if he takes a big pay cut he could end up in Los Angeles, but don't count on it. The Sean McVay craze apparently applies to players in addition to owners and general managers. |
DeSean Jackson player page
Rams | C.J. Anderson has added 10 pounds Tue Jan 29, 01:55 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB C.J. Anderson said Tuesday, Jan. 29, he is now playing at 235 pounds -- up from his previous playing weight of 225.
| Footballguys view: Anderson might not be in the best shape, but he is rested and effective. He'll see a lot of action on Sunday and has an outside shot at winning the MVP award. |
C.J. Anderson player page
Rams | Todd Gurley a big part of game plan Tue Jan 29, 11:56 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley will be a big part of game plan in the Super Bowl, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Gurley has been outplayed by CJ Anderson down the stretch, and probably not strictly because of Gurley's knee injury. This could be a fluid situation as the game goes on depending on whether Gurley improves from the poor play he displayed on his handful of snaps against the Saints. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Greg Zuerlein didn't reveal injury until after game Sun Jan 27, 08:11 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) injured his left foot during halftime warmups at the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 20, according to special teams coach John Fassel. Zuerlein hit a steel plate in the turf but didn't reveal to Fassel that he was still experiencing pain until after the game was over.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Greg Zuerlein expects to play Sat Jan 26, 08:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) said he should be good to go after a few more days of treatment on his injured left foot. 'It hurt, but not enough to stop me from playing,' Zuerlein said.
| Footballguys view: Zuerlein will play but the confidence in him to hit 50+ yard field goals with the game on the line might be shaken in Sean McVay if he struggles on early extra point and shorter attempts. This could be one of the stories of the game. |
Greg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Brock Miller worked out Sat Jan 26, 03:22 PM
Free-agent P Brock Miller (Giants) worked out for the Los Angeles Rams this week so the team can prepare for a left-footed punter.
Link to story Rams | Todd Gurley claims knee is fine Sat Jan 26, 09:31 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley claimed that his knee is not injured and that his lack of involvement in the offense during the NFC Championship Game was based on a lackluster performance.
| Footballguys view: That's cool that he says his knee is okay...but the eye test showed something different in the NFC Championship Game. Gurley touched the ball just five times, including four carries, in their win over the New Orleans Saints and was on the field for just 46 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Friday practice report for Rams Fri Jan 25, 08:48 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 25, and is considered questionable for Super Bowl LIII. P Johnny Hekker (illness) did not participate in practice.
Link to story Rams | C.J. Anderson back on the field Fri Jan 25, 08:38 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB C.J. Anderson (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 25.
| Footballguys view: Anderson could play a large role for the Rams in the Super Bowl. He's done a fine job filling in for an injured Todd Gurley at the end of the regular season, and Anderson gives them a nice 1-2 punch now that Gurley is back in action. |
C.J. Anderson player page
Rams | Greg Zuerlein remains sidelined Fri Jan 25, 08:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 25.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Teammate has faith in Todd Gurley Fri Jan 25, 12:07 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley will bounce back with a strong game in Super Bowl LIII after rushing for 10 yards and a TD on four carries and catching one pass for three yards in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 20, in the opinion of QB Jared Goff. I expect him to have a big game,' Goff said Thursday, Jan. 24. 'He's going to go out there and do everything he normally does. For whatever (reason) -- last week wasn't his and it happens. It's not the end of the world. I think he knows that and approaches it like a pro.'
| Footballguys view: Gurley doesn't quite seem like himself after only getting four carries in the NFC Championship Game, yet the team insists that he's healthy enough to play. If Gurley needs a breather during the Super Bowl, the Rams can confidently turn to C.J. Anderson to carry the load. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Blake Countess does not practice Thu Jan 24, 07:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Blake Countess (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 24.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein sits again Thu Jan 24, 07:43 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 24.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | C.J. Anderson misses practice Thu Jan 24, 07:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB C.J. Anderson (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 24.
Link to storyC.J. Anderson player page
Rams | Greg Zuerlein should be ready to play Thu Jan 24, 06:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (foot) is dealing with a strain in his plant foot but should be ready to play in Super Bowl LIII, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
