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When did the NFC West become this scary? Within the space of two or three years, the division has become the best in the NFL, top-to-bottom, when healthy. Between the Arizona Cardinals, San Fransisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and LA Rams, each team in the NFC West have at least one undeniable thing that they are legitimately […]

Troy Hill left the Los Angeles Rams and joined the Cleveland Browns this offseason, leaving big shoes to fill in the Rams’ secondary. He finished last year with his best season yet, putting up 77 total tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions. It’s been speculated that David Long Jr. will take over Hill’s role […]

In terms of the Los Angeles Rams mythos, the Sean McVay era has borne beautiful fruit. He’s a 35-year-old NFL coach and offensive savant, with a golden fleece over his shoulder. There are presidential terms that don’t see half the success McVay has in the last four years, where he’s 43-21 in the regular season […]

After years of deliberating, the NFL has officially added a 17th regular-season game to the 2021 NFL schedule. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported over the weekend the league was finalizing plans to add another game. The news was confirmed Tuesday afternoon. A 17-game regular season is now official. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 30, 2021 […]

After concluding his second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson is raring to see action for his hometown team in the 2021 NFL season. His homecoming will also reunite him with his former mentor in Rams head coach Sean McVay. The two previously spent time together with the then-Washington […]

Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff did not appreciate the tough love from head coach Sean McVay over the course of the last two seasons. Lindsey Thiry of ESPN wrote about the increasingly tenuous relationship between Goff–who was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford–and McVay in a behind-the-scenes look inside […]

Are things going to be awkward between former, now reunited, teammates in Detroit Jared Goff, and newest Lions Michael Brockers? Not at all. The ink had barely dried on the Los Angeles Rams deal that sent Goff to Detroit for dynastic arms dealer Matthew Stafford, a ’21 third-rounder and first-rounders in ’22 and ’23. That’s […]

No one hunts star players quite like the Los Angeles Rams. According to a report by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Rams have agreed to terms with wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Not only does the acquisition provide quarterback Matthew Stafford with another receiving target downfield, but the move underscores the “all-in” mentality that the […]

The Detroit Lions are in desperate need of leaders on the roster and Dan Campbell believes they got a valuable one in Michael Brockers. When speaking about the leadership that Brockers brings to Detroit, Campbell said that Brockers is capable of wielding Thor’s hammer. “I’d say this about Brockers,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday, […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to start a new chapter in another city after he was shipped by the Los Angeles Rams in an abrupt trade for veteran playmaker Matthew Stafford. Goff remained grateful for his time in Los Angeles but also insisted that he is eager to come and play with extra […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a big splash earlier this offseason when they swapped quarterbacks, and now they just made another deal. This time, it’s Michael Brockers going from the Rams to the Lions. The move didn’t come without a little drama. Before dishing him away, the Rams’ front office apparently asked […]

Looks like Malcolm Brown is headed to South Beach. The Miami Dolphins and Brown agreed to a contract on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The #Dolphins are signing former #Rams RB Malcolm Brown, source said. He averaged more than 4 yards per rush in LA, now lands in Miami. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, […]

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The Los Angeles Rams have had to navigate salary cap issues in each of the last few years. But star players are doing their part to provide added flexibility. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods are all undergoing contract restructures. The conversions should be enough to […]

The NFC West is a nasty place. The Los Angeles Rams wanted to make sure they didn’t lose Leonard Floyd in free agency. They secured him on Monday, inking the linebacker to a four-year, $64 million deal shortly after the San Francisco 49ers signed Dee Ford and kept him in the fold. Clearly, the Rams […]

When a team wins a championship, it is usually the players who take center stage in postgame celebrations. But on Sunday, as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies whooped it up following a 74-65 win over the VCU Rams to win the Atlantic 10 championship, it was what happened to a St. Bonaventure videographer that made the […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cuts in all facets of life, and the National Football League was no different on Wednesday when league officials notified teams of the 2021 line: $182.5 million. It’s an 8% decrease from the 2020 campaign, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, that falls in line with a 92% reduction in attendance […]

The Los Angeles Rams players are reportedly feeling good about the recent acquisition of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford to begin their offseason. Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers aired his side and claimed that Stafford will bring more talent to the table as opposed to former QB1 Jared Goff. Via TMZ Sports: “Is it a level […]

With the blockbuster trade for quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams are going all in these next couple of seasons. The roster is primed to compete now with their top-tier defense led by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. They managed to upset Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks in the postseason […]

The Los Angeles Rams defense is set up to be one of the best in the league for quite some time, thanks to Jalen Ramsey in the secondary, and Aaron Donald on the defensive line. However, Ramsey praises Donald for his leadership and deems the three-time Defensive Player of the year as the best player […]

When free-agent defensive end J.J. Watt posted a picture of himself working out in an Arizona Cardinals shirt, it had a domino effect on several teams around the NFL. Watt’s decision is obviously good news for the Cardinals, who will add a talented player to their defensive line. It’s good news for quarterback Kyler Murray, […]

The NFC West has been one of the more competitive divisions in football. The Seattle Seahawks won the division last year and aim to do it again. The rumors swirling around Russell Wilson have got to cool down for this franchise to move forward. Finding him some necessary protection should go a long way in […]

At this point, several NFL teams have already shown interest in signing defensive end J.J. Watt more than a week after parting ways with the Houston Texans and becoming a free agent. While Watt was stunned by how wild free agency can be, it’s no surprise that a player of his caliber has received a […]

Matthew Stafford is more than happy with how the drama surrounding his situation with the Detroit Lions ended up with himself being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. As it turns out, however, there were a few other possible destinations for the star quarterback other than L.A. — as well as a couple of teams […]

Matthew Stafford may be heading to the Los Angeles Rams, but it is clear that his heart still remains in Detroit. Having spent no less than 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, it isn’t surprising that Stafford and his family have grown attached to the city they’ve called home for more than a decade. To […]

Matthew Stafford is soon to be a former member of the Detroit Lions as he will be officially traded to the Los Angeles Rams when the new league year begins in March. Even though Stafford envisioned himself playing for the Lions his entire career, he and his wife began picturing a trade happening before last […]

Matthew Stafford is a really tough guy, and the new Los Angeles Rams quarterback detailed all the injuries he played through in 2020 with the Detroit Lions in a recent interview with Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press. It’s truly a laundry list of maladies: “I mean, this past year was bad,” Matthew Stafford […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald won his third Defensive Player of the Year Award on Saturday. As impressive as that may be, Aaron Donald has his sights set on a bigger prize: the Vince Lombardi trophy. “It’s a blessing,” Aaron Donald told reporters on Sunday about winning the award, via Stu Jackson of […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to acquire Matthew Stafford in a trade recently and there are players who are interested in playing with him in Los Angeles. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there were multiple players who texted Stafford after the news of his trade broke in hopes to join him on the Rams. […]

It’s been just over a week since the trade that sent Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and more details are emerging from the blockbuster deal. Aside from the Carolina Panthers’ offer to the Lions for Stafford, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Detroit initially requested for defensive tackle Aaron Donald during […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was hailed as the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season after a stellar campaign on the field. However, his victory was met with criticism as Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt argued for the case of his younger brother T.J. to win the award over […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has won the Defensive Player of the Year award, marking the third time in his career that he has secured the honor. Playing in all 16 games of the regular season for the Rams, Donald collected 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles despite being one of the most […]

It did not take long for Matthew Stafford to find a new home. Just about one week after the Detroit Lions and its longtime franchise quarterback mutually agreed to part ways, the Lions orchestrated a blockbuster trade to send Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Detroit is getting Rams signal-caller Jared Goff in addition to […]

The Detroit Lions recently traded longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff. While plenty of teams had interest in trading for Stafford,  he reportedly made it known that he did not want to go to the New England Patriots. While it’s not […]

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald was every bit as stunned as the rest of the football world when the Rams acquired Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. Donald said Wednesday on The Dan Patrick Show he is excited to see what Stafford will bring to the table. Of course, Donald is also sad […]

Todd Gurley understands the challenges Jared Goff faces as he prepares for a new chapter with the Detroit Lions. Gurley was a two-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and 2018, but physical limitations, a steep decline in production, and money issues led to L.A. cutting ties with the star running back last […]

Jared Goff appeared to be the franchise quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams after inking a four-year, $134 million contract extension prior to the 2019 season. But after completing two campaigns with the team since then, Goff is heading to the Detroit Lions in a trade for Matthew Stafford. Given how these events rapidly transpired, […]

The Los Angeles Rams have ended the Jared Goff era and brought in Matthew Stafford, and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp took to Instagram to share his parting thoughts on the departure of Goff. Rams WR Cooper Kupp with a goodbye note to former teammate Jared Goff. (via Kupp’s IG) pic.twitter.com/ff7km1fkBY — Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) […]

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