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Rams | Donte Deayon returns to Rams Mon Mar 30, 05:13 PM
Free-agent CB Donte Deayon (Rams) re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams Monday, March 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Brandin Cooks not on the trade block Mon Mar 30, 10:29 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Brandin Cooks is not on the trading block, according to two sources.
| Footballguys view: There was some buzz a couple of weeks ago that the Rams could be shopping Cooks. In fact, the reports speculated that Cooks had been on the trade block for most of the offseason but had no takers. It looks like he's not going anywhere and will stay with the Rams to stretch the field with his incredible speed. |
Brandin Cooks player page
Rams | Michael Brockers contract details Fri Mar 27, 12:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams DT Michael Brockers new contract with the team includes two years plus an option for a total of $24 million and another $7 million in escalators. The contract includes $7.5 million in guarantees, making it a core one-year deal.
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Rams | Michael Brockers returns to Rams Fri Mar 27, 08:12 AM
Free-agent DT Michael Brockers (Rams) spurned an agreement with the Baltimore Ravens Friday, March 27, and he agreed to a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. The deal is worth up to $31.5 million. Brockers' high ankle sprain from late last year was flagged in his physical with the Ravens, and the two sides couldn't agree to contract alterations.
Link to storyMichael Brockers player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp very efficient near goal line Tue Mar 24, 11:38 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp finished in a tie for fifth in the league with 10 targets inside the 10 last season, but he finished with a league-best eight receptions and scored six touchdowns - tied for best in the NFL - with those opportunities.
| Footballguys view: Kupp is quick on underneath routes and he knows how to find his way in tight spaces. He should continue to be a big target in the red zone this season. |
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Rams | Todd Gurley release designation Thu Mar 19, 04:57 PM
Updating a previous story, Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley was released with a post-June 1 designation Thursday, March 19. His dead cap hit will be split over the next two seasons.
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Rams | Clay Matthews cut Thu Mar 19, 04:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Clay Matthews was released Thursday, March 19.
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Rams | Todd Gurley released Thu Mar 19, 04:09 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley was released Thursday, March 19.
| Footballguys view: It's the end of an era with the Rams. He was not himself over the last year and a half or so as knee problems and ankle problems plagued his game. Gurley was due a roster bonus around $10 million on Thursday and the team couldn't trade him away. Now free to sign anywhere, Gurley should have no shortage of interest. |
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Rams | Brandin Cooks a trade candidate Thu Mar 19, 12:15 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Brandin Cooks is available in a trade, The Athletic reported Thursday, March 19.
| Footballguys view: The word is that it will not take a premium pick to land the veteran receiver. Cooks could wind up in Tampa with Tom Brady or with other teams in need of field-stretching speed. Stay tuned. |
Brandin Cooks player page
Rams | A'Shawn Robinson contract terms Wed Mar 18, 09:18 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DT A'Shawn Robinson (Lions) agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $17 million with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, March 18, according to a source.
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Rams | LA Rams reach agreement with A'Shawn Robinson Wed Mar 18, 09:16 PM
Free-agent DT A'Shawn Robinson (Lions) agreed to terms on a two-year undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, March 18, according to a source.
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Rams | More on Andrew Whitworth's deal Wed Mar 18, 06:48 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent OT Andrew Whitworth's (Rams) three-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams is worth $30 million, according to a source. The deal could be worth as much as $37.5 million with incentives.
Link to story Rams | Andrew Whitworth staying in Los Angeles Wed Mar 18, 04:56 PM
Free-agent OT Andrew Whitworth (Rams) agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, March 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Leonard Floyd to join Rams Wed Mar 18, 03:09 PM
Free-agent LB Leonard Floyd (Bears) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams Wednesday, March 18, worth as much as $13 million, according to a source.
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Rams | Austin Blythe re-ups with Rams Wed Mar 18, 12:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams restricted free-agent OG Austin Blythe re-signed with the Rams Wednesday, March 18, on a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Blake Bortles has options Tue Mar 17, 02:28 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent QB Blake Bortles is weighing several options, according to a source Tuesday, March 17. One option reportedly is to return to the Rams.
| Footballguys view: Bortles getting a ton of interest is a bit surprising. Maybe it's not a ton, but some teams might want him as a veteran backup behind a young starter. We think staying with the Rams might be the best thing for him. Stay tuned. |
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Rams | Todd Gurley on the move soon? Mon Mar 16, 03:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley's name has reportedly come up multiple times in trade talks, according to NFL Network's Michael Silver.
| Footballguys view: Gurley's contract is going to give team's pause when considering him in a trade. He's got a $17.2 million cap hit in 2020 and there is still $12.6 million remaining in dead money. We'll see if somehow they can pull off this deal (if they want to). The Cardinals were able to move David Johnson's contract on Monday so there is hope if the Rams want to get rid of Gurley. |
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Rams | Big money for Cory Littleton? Sun Mar 15, 10:35 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Cory Littleton's next contract will likely be 'something in the range of $13 million to $14 million a year,' according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, and Graziano believes the Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens could all pursue Littleton.
Link to storyCory Littleton player page
Rams | Michael Brockers to draw interest Sun Mar 15, 09:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DL Michael Brockers' 'skill set will be in high demand' when he hits the market, according to an NFC scout.
Link to storyMichael Brockers player page
Rams | JoJo Natson cut loose Tue Mar 10, 04:37 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR JoJo Natson was waived Tuesday, March 10.
Link to story Rams | Two linemen eyeing camp for LAR Sun Mar 8, 10:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Joseph Noteboom (knee) and C Brian Allen (knee) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to Rich Hammond of The Athletic.
Link to story Rams | LAR talking with Austin Blythe Fri Mar 6, 08:13 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent C Austin Blythe is talking with the Rams about a new contract, according to general manager Les Snead.
Link to story Rams | Michael Brockers not expected back Wed Mar 4, 03:38 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DT Michael Brockers is expected to sign with another team in free agency, according to ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry.
Link to storyMichael Brockers player page
Rams | Todd Gurley to be used sparingly early? Tue Mar 3, 01:56 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley is expected to be used less than normal early in 2020, and his work will increase as the season goes along, in the opinion of ESPN's Matthew Berry.
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Rams | Two skill position guys candidates for restructure Sun Mar 1, 06:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley and WR Brandin Cooks might be candidates to restructure their contracts this offseason. Gurley, who is signed through 2023, has a cap hit of $17.25 million for 2020. Cooks, also signed through 2023, has a hit of $16.8 million.
Link to storyBrandin Cooks player page
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Rams | Jared Goff is candidate for restructure Sun Mar 1, 06:18 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff has a $36 million cap hit in 2020, and beat writer Rich Hammond suggests the QB is a prime candidate for restructure.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if the Rams make a move to lower that number. Goff has it written into his contract that the team can restructure without permission from the player. |
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Rams | Rob Havenstein trade would free up money Sun Mar 1, 06:16 PM
The Los Angeles Rams could trade OT Rob Havenstein during the offseason, a move which would free up $5.4 million in cap room, with $2.4 million retained, beat writer Rich Hammond suggests.
Link to story Rams | Nickell Robey-Coleman could be cap casualty Sun Mar 1, 06:14 PM
The Los Angeles Rams could elect to cut CB Nickell Robey-Coleman during the offseason, a move which would save $4 million, with $500,000 in dead cap.
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Rams | Clay Matthews could be cut for savings Sun Mar 1, 06:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Clay Matthews could be cut this offseason, a move which would save the team $3.75 million in 2020 with $2 million in dead cap.
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Rams | LA Rams talk with Jordan Reed Fri Feb 28, 12:09 AM
Free-agent TE Jordan Reed (Redskins) recently spoke with the Los Angeles Rams about signing with the team, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Reed is currently training in Miami and still wants to play after his release from the Washington Redskins earlier in the month.
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Rams | Injury updates for three Rams Wed Feb 26, 09:24 PM
Los Angeles Rams S John Johnson (shoulder), OL Joseph Noteboom (knee) and OL Brian Allen (knee) received positive updates from head coach Sean McVay Wednesday, Feb. 26. 'They're feeling good,' McVay said at the NFL Scouting Combine. 'They're making good progress.' McVay wouldn't say any of the three would be ready for the beginning of organized team activities.
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Rams | Andrew Whitworth expected back with LAR Wed Feb 26, 05:58 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent OT Andrew Whitworth is expected back with the team in 2020, according to head coach Sean McVay. 'I think we're pretty confident,' McVay said, per Rich Hammond of TheAthletic.com. 'I think you feel pretty good about it. He still played a really high level last year. His impact isn't exclusive to just playing the left tackle position.
Link to story Rams | Sophie Luoto earns promotion Wed Feb 19, 10:27 PM
Los Angeles Rams manager of football operations Sophie Luoto was named as the team's new director of football operations Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Link to story Rams | Austin Blythe expected to hit market Wed Feb 19, 08:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent C Austin Blythe is expected to test the free-agent market this offseason.
Link to story Rams | Two may be options at OLB Wed Feb 12, 03:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Samson Ebukam and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo likely will be candidates to start at outside linebacker next season if the team is not able to re-sign impending free-agent LB Dante Fowler.
Link to storyOgbonnia Okoronkwo player page
Rams | LA Rams bring Jonathan Cooley aboard Tue Feb 11, 04:38 PM
University of Akron defensive backs coach Jonathan Cooley will reportedly be hired by the Los Angeles Rams to serve as a defensive assistant and quality control coach, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.
Link to story Rams | LA Rams add John Bonamego to staff Mon Feb 10, 06:18 PM
Former Detroit Lions special teams coach John Bonamego was hired to fill the same role with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Feb. 10.
Link to story Rams | LA Rams tab Thomas Brown to coach RBs Mon Feb 10, 05:26 PM
University of South Carolina running backs coach Thomas X. Brown reportedly agreed to accept the same position with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Rams | Todd Gurley to talk with team Thu Feb 6, 03:24 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley is scheduled to meet with the team in the near future to talk about his season and his situation moving forward.
| Footballguys view: There has been speculation that Gurley could be put on the trade block this offseason. He carries a cap hit of $17.2 million in 2020 and there is a whopping $12.6 million remaining in dead money. That means the team is unlikely to cut him but in the NFL you just never know. We'll see if Gurley is going to stick with the team or get dealt in the next month or so. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Todd Gurley a potential trade candidate? Thu Feb 6, 12:41 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley could potentially end up on the trading block this offseason as the team looks for way to create room under the salary cap, in the opinion of ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.
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Rams | Andrew Whitworth to play in '20 Tue Feb 4, 10:38 AM
Los Angeles Rams OT Andrew Whitworth (ankle) plans to return in 2020. He had surgery to clean out his ankle and feels great at 38.
| Footballguys view: Whitworth did not look like his old self in 2019. That could be attributed to the ankle injury but it also could just be a product of his age. Whitworth is set to be a free agent this offseason. |
Rams | Cory Littleton could be tagged Mon Feb 3, 04:33 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Cory Littleton is a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason if the team decides to use it, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry.
| Footballguys view: The linebacker franchise tag will be north of 15 million, which sounds exorbitant for Littleton even though he has been an excellent starter. The Rams are going to have limitations on their ability to retain players after a recent spending spree. |
Cory Littleton player page
Rams | Michael Brockers leaving Rams? Fri Jan 31, 02:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Michael Brockers, a pending free agent, posted a video Friday, Jan. 31, on Uninterrupted's Twitter and Instagram accounts in which he reads a letter, thanking the team and fans for his eight seasons with the Rams. Brockers likely will be a salary-cap casualty and sign elsewhere, according to a team beat reporter.
| Footballguys view: The Rams have a ton of money tied up in Aaron Donald's deal, so it makes sense that they wouldn't have room in the budget for Brockers. Donald will be the last one left of the Brockers-Suh-Donald defensive line that dominated in 2018. |
Michael Brockers player page
Rams | Big rookie year for Taylor Rapp Sun Jan 26, 09:02 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Taylor Rapp's 100 tackles in 2019 ranked third among rookies and were 22 more than any other rookie defensive back.
Link to story Rams | Joe Barry sticking with Rams Thu Jan 16, 07:43 PM
Los Angeles Rams associate head coach and linebackers coach Joe Barry turned down an offer to become defensive coordinator at USC and signed a new contract to remain in his current role with the Rams Thursday, Jan. 16, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Barry was considered a possible defensive coordinator for the Rams after Wade Phillips was let go, but instead he will work for new hire Brandon Staley. |
Rams | Franchise tag an option for Dante Fowler Tue Jan 14, 07:20 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent DE Dante Fowler is a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry.
| Footballguys view: Fowler posted career-best numbers in his first full season with the Rams. In 2019, Fowler appeared in 16 games finishing with 58 total tackles and 11.5 sacks. The franchise tag would pay him around $15 million on a one-year deal. |
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Rams | Kevin O'Connell nearing deal with LA Rams Fri Jan 10, 09:06 PM
Former Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the new offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Scott Turner was hired as OC with Washington and that left O'Connell considering other options. The Rams is an interesting landing spot as head coach Sean McVay had served as his own OC since he took over in 2017. O'Connell did some good work with rookie QB Dwayne Haskins and should be able to build a strong relationship with Jared Goff. |
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Rams | Nine sign futures deals with Rams Thu Jan 9, 02:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB John Wolford, WR Greg Dortch, TE Ethan Wolf, C Nate Trewyn, G Jeremiah Kolone, DT Marquise Copeland, LBs Jeff Holland and Jachai Polite and DB Adonis Alexander signed Reserve/Future contracts with the team Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Rams | Eric Weddle has knee surgery Wed Jan 8, 11:26 AM
Los Angeles Rams S Eric Weddle (knee) had surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Jan. 8. It was Weddle's first surgery of his career at age 35.
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Rams | Andrew Whitworth goes under the knife Tue Jan 7, 11:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Andrew Whitworth posted a handful of images on social media Tuesday, Jan. 7, after undergoing surgery on his right leg recently.
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