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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. |
Dante Fowler Jr player page
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. |
Kevin OConnell player page
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.
Link to storyGreg Dortch player page
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.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
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.
Link to story Rams | Skip Peete let go Mon Jan 6, 04:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams running backs coach Skip Peete was fired Monday, Jan. 6.
Link to story Rams | Wade Phillips done with the LA Rams Mon Jan 6, 01:52 PM
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will reportedly not return to the team next season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Things tend to go this way with Phillips as a defensive coordinator. The Rams defense was solid as per usual with Phillips but the team just wants to go in a different direction. Phillips should have no problem latching on with a new team for 2020. |
Rams | LA gives futures contracts to nine Wed Jan 1, 01:25 AM
The Los Angeles Rams signed DB Adonis Alexander, DT Marquise Copeland, WR Greg Dortch, LB Jeff Holland, OL Jeremiah Kolone, LB Jachai Polite, C Nate Trewyn, TE Ethan Wolf and QB John Wolford to Reserve/Future contract Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyGreg Dortch player page
Rams | No surgery for Michael Brockers Tue Dec 31, 09:38 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Michael Brockers (ankle) has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and will not need surgery this offseason, according to general manager Les Snead.
Link to storyMichael Brockers player page
Rams | Eric Weddle contemplating retirement? Mon Dec 30, 01:05 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Eric Weddle (shoulder, knee) has yet to make an official decision about his playing future, but he already knows he has no interest in returning to the team as a backup. He also noted that he has some injuries that need to get taken care of before he can make a firm decision to return for another season.'I'm not going to come back to be a backup, and that's totally fine. That's what I would expect them to do, and so, if that's the case, then it will be it for me. ... I think it's a foregone conclusion. ... We've got some good, young players. So, we'll see. Nothing is set in stone, but I've had a great run. No regrets, baby,' Weddle said.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Rams | Michael Brockers helped off Sun Dec 29, 10:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams DL Michael Brockers (leg) was helped off the field after injuring his left leg against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17.
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Rams | Cory Littleton injured in finale Sun Dec 29, 10:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Cory Littleton (chest) went to the locker room after suffering a chest injury against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17.
Link to storyCory Littleton player page
Rams | Jared Goff and company end on high note Sun Dec 29, 09:39 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff completed 29 of his 45 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. RB Todd Gurley rushed 20 times for 68 yards and caught both of his targets for 21 yards, and RB Malcolm Brown rushed nine times for 26 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards. WR Cooper Kupp caught seven of his 10 targets for 99 yards and a score, WR Robert Woods caught seven of his 12 targets for 67 yards and a touchdown, WR Brandin Cooks hauled in three of his five targets for 40 yards, and TE Tyler Higbee caught eight of his 12 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Link to storyRobert Woods player page
Brandin Cooks player page
Todd Gurley player page
Malcolm Brown player page
Jared Goff player page
Tyler Higbee player page
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Week 17 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Dec 29, 03:09 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared DB Jake Gervase, CB Jalen Ramsey, OT Rob Havenstein, OG Jamil Demby, CB Troy Hill, TE Kendall Blanton and DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyJalen Ramsey player page
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo player page
Rams | Darrell Henderson to IR Sat Dec 28, 04:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 28. RB John Kelly was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
| Footballguys view: A third-round pick out of Memphis in the 2019 NFL draft, Henderson didn't do much in his rookie season working as a backup to Todd Gurley. He finishes his rookie year with 39 carries for 147 yards on the ground with four catches for 37 yards. We appreciate him in dynasty formats still and look to see if he can improve as his career goes on. |
John Kelly player page
Darrell Henderson player page
Rams | Todd Gurley receives day off Fri Dec 27, 08:02 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 27, but is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyTodd Gurley player page
Rams | LA Rams' Week 17 injury report Fri Dec 27, 05:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle) and CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Arizona Cardinals. CB Troy Hill (thumb) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) did not practice Friday, Dec. 27, but no longer appears on the injury report. DL Michael Brockers (knee), OT Bobby Evans (hip), WR Mike Thomas (illness), WR Nsimba Webster (concussion), S Eric Weddle (groin) and OT Andrew Whitworth (quad) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Mike Thomas player page
Michael Brockers player page
Todd Gurley player page
Jalen Ramsey player page
Darrell Henderson player page
Rams | Tyler Higbee has trust of QB Thu Dec 26, 09:28 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff said he trusts TE Tyler Higbee 'as much as anybody' in the offense. 'He does have that big frame, that big wingspan,' Goff said. 'I can kind of throw it anywhere near him he's got great hands, he's shown all that. We do like using him on stuff where I can miss a little bit at times. He can make that play.'
| Footballguys view: Higbee had as good a run as a fantasy tight end as we've seen all year once Gerald Everett got hurt. He was signed to a long term extension earlier this year, but Everett will be back next year for the last year of his rookie deal, so Higbee's 2020 fantasy outlook will be tough to determine. |
Tyler Higbee player page
Rams | Thursday injury report for LA Rams Thu Dec 26, 06:19 PM
Los Angeles Rams DL Michael Brockers (knee), RB Darrell Henderson (ankle), CB Troy Hill (thumb), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), WR Mike Thomas (illness) and OT Andrew Whitworth (quadricep) didn't practice Thursday, Dec. 26. WR Nsimba Webster (concussion) was limited. S Eric Weddle (groin) and OT Bobby Evans (hip) practiced in full.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Mike Thomas player page
Michael Brockers player page
Jalen Ramsey player page
Darrell Henderson player page
Rams | Jalen Ramsey suffers LCL strain Thu Dec 26, 12:30 AM
Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) sustained a Grade 2 LCL strain, according to head coach Sean McVay. Ramsey was previously ruled out of Week 17.
Link to storyJalen Ramsey player page
Rams | Wednesday practice report for LA Rams Wed Dec 25, 03:34 PM
Los Angeles Rams DL Michael Brockers (knee), RB Darrell Henderson (ankle), CB Troy Hill (thumb), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), WR Nsimba Webster (concussion) and OT Andrew Whitworth (quadriceps) were listed as non-participants on the team's estimated injury report for Wednesday, Dec. 25. S Eric Weddle (groin) was listed as limited and OT Bobby Evans (hip) was listed as a full participant.
Link to storyEric Weddle player page
Michael Brockers player page
Jalen Ramsey player page
Darrell Henderson player page
Rams | Jalen Ramsey to sit season finale Tue Dec 24, 04:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) will not play in Week 17 versus the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Rams | Bobby Evans day-to-day Mon Dec 23, 06:03 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Bobby Evans (hip) is considered day-to-day because of his hip injury but should be ready for Week 17, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Link to story Rams | Darrell Henderson likely to go on IR Mon Dec 23, 06:00 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle) likely will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Henderson, a third-round pick out of Memphis in the 2019 NFL draft, has appeared in seven games and has rushed for 147 yards and a meager 3.8 yards per carry. Henderson will need to undergo surgery to repair the injury. |
Darrell Henderson player page
Rams | Jalen Ramsey to undergo MRI Sun Dec 22, 01:07 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) said he is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured knee.
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Rams | Tyler Higbee in rare company Sat Dec 21, 11:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee caught nine of his 11 targets for 104 yards in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, becoming the fourth tight end to top 100 yards in four consecutive games.
| Footballguys view: Higbee stayed hot even though he got banged up in the game. Gerald Everett's return didn't slow him down. It will be difficult to determine how the Rams will deploy their talented tight end duo in 2020. |
Tyler Higbee player page
Rams | Cooper Kupp scores again Sat Dec 21, 11:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp caught all four of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, and he has caught a touchdown in four straight games.
| Footballguys view: Kupp's fantasy stock fell off a cliff in the second half of the year. His touchdown salvaged something, but he has gone from the centerpiece of the Rams pass offense to a complement in the second half of the year. |
Cooper Kupp player page
Rams | Rare TD for Brandin Cooks Sat Dec 21, 11:35 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Brandin Cooks caught four of his six targets for 39 yards and a touchdown, his second of the year, in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Cooks finally did something of note for fantasy after his second concussion cost him time and prominence in the game plan. He'll be a tough player to fix the value of in early 2020 drafts. |
Brandin Cooks player page
Rams | Robert Woods tops 100 yards Sat Dec 21, 11:29 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods caught eight of his 11 targets for 117 yards in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Woods bounced back with a big game and has been mostly excellent since missing a game for personal reasons. |
Robert Woods player page
Rams | Two scores for Todd Gurley Sat Dec 21, 11:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley rushed 15 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns and failed to catch either of his targets in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Gurley wasn't impressive but he was able to win a race to the pylon and get a short score to make fantasy teams that trusted him happy in Week 16. He will be a player falling in 2020 drafts despite a better performance in 2019 than we expected after his first few games. |
Todd Gurley player page
Rams | Jared Goff solid in loss Sat Dec 21, 11:22 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff completed 27 of his 46 pass attempts for 326 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Goff was effective from the get go and exorcised the memory of his 78-yard performance against San Francisco in the first matchup, but it wasn't enough to keep the Rams playoff hopes alive. He has fallen out of the QB1 ranks heading into 2020. |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | Nsimba Webster exits early Sat Dec 21, 11:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Nsimba Webster (concussion) exited the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Link to story Rams | Kenny Young injures ankle Sat Dec 21, 09:25 PM
Los Angeles Rams LB Kenny Young (ankle) is questionable to return against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 after exiting with an ankle injury.
Link to storyKenny Young player page
Rams | Jalen Ramsey able to return Sat Dec 21, 09:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) was able to return against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 after exiting with a knee injury.
Link to storyJalen Ramsey player page
Rams | Jalen Ramsey suffers knee injury Sat Dec 21, 09:17 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) is doubtful to return against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 after suffering a knee injury.
Link to storyJalen Ramsey player page
Rams | Ankle injury for Darrell Henderson Sat Dec 21, 09:12 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle) is questionable to return against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 after exiting with an ankle injury.
Link to storyDarrell Henderson player page
Rams | Bobby Evans able to return Sat Dec 21, 09:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams OT Bobby Evans (hip) was able to return to the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers after exiting with a hip injury.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein active Saturday Sat Dec 21, 06:57 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) is active Saturday, Dec. 21, against the San Francisco 49ers.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Week 16 Los Angeles Rams inactives Sat Dec 21, 06:47 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared DB Jake Gervase, OT Rob Havenstein, OG Jamil Demby, CB Donte Deayon, CB Troy Hill, LB Natrez Patrick and TE Kendall Blanton inactive for Week 16.
Link to story Rams | Greg Zuerlein expected to play Sat Dec 21, 01:01 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) is expected to kick Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Nightmare matchup for Jared Goff? Fri Dec 20, 09:30 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff faces the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, and Goff completed 13 of 24 passes for 78 yards and posted a career-worst 0.9 Total QBR in a Week 6 loss to the 49ers.
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Rams | Greg Zuerlein to kick Friday Thu Dec 19, 08:43 PM
Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) is scheduled to kick Friday, Dec. 20, to determine if he will be able to play in Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Huge news for fantasy finals. Even if he can play it's probably better to go with a different kicker in your title game. |
Greg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Brett Maher works out for LAR Thu Dec 19, 07:44 PM
Free-agent PK Brett Maher (Cowboys) recently worked out for the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source.
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Rams | Week 16 injury report for Rams Thu Dec 19, 05:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Troy Hill (thumb) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 19, and has been declared out for the game Saturday, Dec. 21, against the San Francisco 49ers. PK Greg Zuerlein (quad) didn't practice and is questionable. OT Andrew Whitworth (non-injury) practiced in full and has been cleared to play.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
Rams | Gerald Everett cleared to play Thu Dec 19, 05:46 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Gerald Everett (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 19, and was removed from the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Bad news for Tyler Higbee teams. Neither Rams tight end is trustworthy in lineups when both play. |
Gerald Everett player page
Rams | Todd Gurley set for Week 16 Thu Dec 19, 05:44 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) didn't practice Thursday, Dec. 19, but he doesn't have an injury designation for the game Saturday, Dec. 21, against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Rams | Jared Goff cleared for Saturday Thu Dec 19, 05:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 19, and was removed from the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Goff passed for 78 yards in the first matchup with San Francisco and was terrible last week, only bailed out by garbage time stats. He's not a good QB1 this week. |
Jared Goff player page
Rams | Troy Hill ruled out Thu Dec 19, 05:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Troy Hill (thumb) has been ruled out for the game Saturday, Dec. 21, against the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Hill has been playing very well since Marcus Peters was traded and he'll be missed against the 49ers passing game. This helps the case for playing Deebo Samuel and Jimmy Garoppolo Saturday. |
Rams | Wednesday practice report for Rams Wed Dec 18, 08:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Troy Hill (thumb), PK Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) and OT Andrew Whitworth (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Link to storyGreg Zuerlein player page
