Recent Team Stories

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Whitworth, Andrew

Mahomes is right-handed

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Joyner, Lamarcus

S Lamarcus Joyner (ankle) missed the last two games of the regular season. His status for the playoff game Jan. 12 is uncertain.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Countess, Blake

S Blake Countess missed Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers because he is in concussion protocol. Coach Sean McVay said Countess was "in good shape" on Monday.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd

RB Todd Gurley, who missed the last two games with knee soreness, will continue to rehabilitate his knee and should be ready for the Rams' divisional-round playoff game Jan. 12.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Cooks, Brandin

WR Brandin Cooks caught five passes for 62 yards, which was good for a career high in receiving yards -- 1,204.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Anderson, CJ

RB C.J. Anderson rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown. A week ago against Arizona, Anderson rushed for 167 yards on 20 carries as Todd Gurley dealt with a balky knee.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Goff, *Jared

QB Jared Goff threw four touchdowns Sunday. He threw for just 199 yards, with two touchdown tosses to both Brandin Cooks and Josh Reynolds. Goff became only the fourth Rams quarterback to throw 30 touchdown passes in a season. He and Cooks connected on a 3-yard ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Joyner, Lamarcus

S Lamarcus Joyner (ankle) will miss the Rams' game against the 49ers on Sunday.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd

RB Todd Gurley will be held out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers because of left knee injury in hopes that he will be healthy for the playoffs. Gurley also missed last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals, but recently-signed ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Rams</h2>PLAYER NOTES --QB Jared Goff (349) needs six more completions to pass Sam Bradford (354, 2010) for the third-most single-season completions in franchise history. Marc Bulger (370) sits in second place, while Kurt ...

NOTES, QUOTES

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Rams</h2>--The Rams were without running back Todd Gurley II on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals but newly signed C.J. Anderson made it a non-issue. Anderson was signed by the Rams last Wednesday, partially out of concern ...

INSIDE SLANT

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Rams</h2>Rams strive for first-round playoff bye The Los Angeles Rams got back on track on Sunday with a 31-9 win over the Cardinals. It did much more than snap a two-game losing streak - the first for the Rams under Sean ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Donald, Aaron

DT Aaron Donald received NFC Defensive Player of the Week laurels following his three-sack, seven-tackle performance in Sunday's 31-9 romp over the Arizona Cardinals. His 19.5 sacks on the season are three shy of Michael Strahan's NFL record.

Rams focus on beating 49ers to keep NFC's No. 2 seed

The Los Angeles Rams' 31-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last weekend was important because it snapped a two-game losing streak and helped them maintain the second seed in the NFC standings and a first-round bye in the playoffs. In order for the Rams (12-3) ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Anderson, CJ

RB C.J. Anderson missed his career single-game high by just one yard, rushing for 167 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Donald, Aaron

DT Aaron Donald has 19.5 sacks this season, setting a Rams team record for most sacks in a season and the NFL record for the most sacks by an interior defensive lineman. Donald is three sacks from tying and 3.5 sacks from breaking Hall of Famer Michael Strahan's ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd

RB Todd Gurley is expected to be day-to-day after missing the Arizona Cardinals game with inflammation in his left knee.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Joyner, Lamarcus

S Lamarcus Joyner sustained an ankle injury against Arizona. The injury was not serious, head coach Sean McVay said. Joyner will be day to day. "Lamarcus, his ankle was good. It's going to be a day-to-day deal but everything checked out pretty clean. Got that thing ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd

RB Todd Gurley could be a bystander for the second straight game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. Gurley missed his first game since his rookie season on Sunday in the Rams' 31-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The Pro Bowl running back, who ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Woods, Robert

WR Robert Woods caught a 39-yard touchdown to give Los Angeles a 31-9 lead Sunday at Arizona. Woods also became just the fourth player in NFL history with 14 straight games with at least 60 receiving yards within a single season.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Donald, Aaron

DT Aaron Donald, who broke two records with his 3.0 sacks on quarterback Josh Rosen Sunday, set the league's single-season record for sacks by a defensive tackle, then broke the overall franchise single-season sack record. He now has 19.5 sacks.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Anderson, CJ

RB C.J. Anderson, the former Denver Broncos running back who signed with the Rams on Tuesday in order to replace the injured Todd Gurley, had 20 carries for 167 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals on Sunday. Anderson has been released three times this ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd

RB Todd Gurley was ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the host Arizona Cardinals. Gurley, who is dealing with inflammation in his left knee, was held out for a series in the third quarter of last week's 30-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He has not practiced ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Anderson, CJ

RB C.J. Anderson might start in his first game since signing with the Rams because of injuries to Todd Gurley and Justin Davis. "That's a possibility," head coach Sean McVay said.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Davis, Justin

RB Justin Davis (shoulder), one of Gurley's backups, is also listed as questionable for Sunday's game.

New Raiders GM expected to be aggressive in search for top QB

February 17, 2024 - 4:19 PMIf Tom Telesco’s past offers clues about his future, expect the Raiders’ new general manager to be aggressive in bringing in a top-level quarterback this offseason.The four teams Telesco worked for before taking over the Raiders settled ...

Lots of veteran quarterback choices will be available for new-look Falcons

WATCH: A rematch is coming between Mahomes and Allen. Columnist Chad Finn and reporter Christopher Price run through the games and predict the winners.Bill Belichick completed a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons this weekend about their head coaching job, ...

Tylan Wallace becomes Ravens’ unlikely hero with punt return TD in win over Rams

10-12 minutes 12/11/2023BALTIMORE — Tylan Wallace sat on the Baltimore Ravens’ bench as the delirium had finally dissipated around him. The first order of business was catching his breath. He had just sprinted 76 yards after breaking three tackles, regaining his ...

Rams' gutsy effort against Ravens ends with 'gut punch' in OT

4-5 minutes 12/11/2023BALTIMORE —The walk-off punt return that beat the Rams and ended their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday unfolded much like the Rams’ season.It was pockmarked by regrettable lost opportunities.A missed tackle here.Hey, remember that ...

Mason Crosby didn't retire and now he's getting a workout with the Los Angeles Rams

Mason Crosby has been staying ready for this moment.The longtime Green Bay Packers kicker has been kicking from high school football fields and even from boats over the last few months for another opportunity in the NFL.Crosby now has the chance to show he still ...

Bears coach Matt Eberflus managing the team but not the job

Matt Eberflus is 3-18 in two seasons as the Bears’ head coach, including 0-4 this season.As Matt Eberflus is finding out, there are some things Frank Reich can’t teach you in NFL head-coaching school.Eberflus’ old-school sensibilities are failing him four weeks ...

Ravens film study: Rookie WR Zay Flowers lives up to ‘Joystick’ nickname in debut

It didn’t take long Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium to see why Lamar Jackson gave the nickname “Joystick” to rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers.On the third play of the Ravens’ second possession against the Houston Texans, Flowers, the 22nd overall draft pick out of Boston ...

Kawakami: The 49ers’ big ambitions, $42 million in cap space and some potential trade opportunities

Keep an eye on the ambitious, free-spending Super Bowl contender that just created the most 2023 cap space in the league, is known for splashy midseason moves and has one or two obvious positions that could use significant improvement.Or put another way: Never ...

49ers’ Fred Warner leads defense into rivalry week against Rams

SANTA CLARA — Tackle No. 699 of Fred Warner’s career was unlike any other. It came with speed, power, force and a season-opening message.“That was the one you dream of, to set the tone,” Warner said of slamming Najee Harris for a 2-yard loss early in Sunday’s 30-7 ...

NFL’s most intriguing players: 23 to watch for the 2023 season

At last, the NFL’s regular season is upon us. And after one of the most fascinating offseasons in recent history, with all kinds of comings and goings and highly anticipated acquisitions, we’re about to see how it all unfolds.Whether it’s familiar faces in new ...

Cooper Kupp visiting specialists for hamstring injury, remains day to day: What this means for the Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp remains day to day with a hamstring injury, coach Sean McVay said Monday. Here’s what you need to know:Kupp is visiting specialists in Minnesota to get some clarity on his hamstring.McVay expects to have more clarity Wednesday ...

Plaschke: Should Rams tank for Caleb?

The quarterback is creaky. The running game is questionable. The receiving corps is inconsistent. The offensive line is uncertain. The defense is untested.The Rams enter the 2023 season with the league’s youngest team, one of the league’s most depleted rosters, ...

2023 Rams offense: Position-by-position breakdown

It’s never been a secret that the offensive side of the ball has been Rams head coach Sean McVay’s baby. A vaunted offensive tactician, the Rams have typically spent more capital – whether in the draft, free agency or trade market – on that side of the ball.So ...

New Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur helps Sean McVay

Mike LaFleur and Sean McVay go way back.Well, far back for 30-somethings.LaFleur was on the periphery of the NFL coaching incubator that was the Washington staff about a decade ago, and he eventually became a part of the same coaching tree.So when McVay was searching ...

Could Cowboys' Micah Parsons become NFL's highest-paid defender?

FRISCO — Cowboys safety Jaylon Kearse may not have the master’s degree in business that team owner Jerry Jones brandishes or decades of high-stakes negotiation experience. When it comes, however, to someday paying hybrid linebacker Micah Parsons, Kearse may be ...

Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers

Justin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.The All-Pro wide receiver already broke four franchise records, including surpassing Hall of Famers Cris Carter and ...

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers ‘setback’ in hamstring recovery

The Rams will have a kicker for Week 1 of the regular season, but will they have their top offensive threat?Coach Sean McVay shared after Thursday’s practice that receiver Cooper Kupp, whose historic 2021 season was capped by Super Bowl MVP honors, sustained a ...

Rams star Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury

Cooper Kupp’s injury woes continue.Kupp, coming off a season-ending ankle injury, was sidelined most of training camp and the preseason because of a hamstring injury. He practiced three times last week, including two joint workouts with the Denver Broncos.But Thursday, ...

Mike Evans likely playing his last season with Bucs as talks hit snag

6-7 minutes 9/1/2023TAMPA — It appears Mike Evans will leave the Bucs much the same way he’s played for them: a bit undervalued but without much fuss.With talks about a contract extension at an impasse, the greatest offensive weapon in club history is playing what ...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers-Nick Bosa contract stalemate is an embarrassment

The 49ers have previously shown no reluctance in signing top players to record-setting contracts.Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Trent Williams all set the market at their positions when they signed new deals with San Francisco. All but one — I’ll ...

Rams GM Les Snead ready for the season to get real

Rams general manager Les Snead has been to the mountain top but his vantage point at the moment might be deep in the valley as the Rams are coming off a 5-12 title defense that led to the severing of ties with significant players from a roster that won the Super ...

Did the Patriots pick a winner in Mac Jones? Now, we’ll finally find out.

The most difficult game to play in the NFL isn’t a road game, a Thursday night game on a short week, or even a Super Bowl. It’s the quarterback game. The most influential position in North American professional team sports is also the most enigmatic one to forecast ...

Patriots place Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve, name 15 to practice squad, including Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham

FOXBOROUGH — After establishing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, the Patriots stayed busy on Wednesday.New England placed wide receiver Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve, according to a league source. Thornton, who has not played since landing hard on his ...

Bailey Zappe being released makes it clear: The Patriots are now Mac Jones’s team, and they don’t want any controversy

Bill Belichick never answered with much substance this summer when asked several times if the Patriots were holding a competition at quarterback.Tuesday came the definitive answer: No.The Patriots have cemented their quarterback hierarchy, and they are letting ...

Raiders keep 3 QBs on roster; complete list of cuts

Despite his impressive preseason play, rookie Aidan O’Connell probably will start the season as the Raiders’ third-string quarterback.The team’s decision to keep Brian Hoyer on the 53-man roster they submitted to the NFL on Tuesday most likely indicates the veteran ...