Rams trade for cornerback they desperately need in Trent McDuffie

Sarah BarshopMar 4, 2026, 03:00 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Last month, general manager Les Snead said the Los Angeles Rams would like to make the most of however long they have quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is coming off an MVP season.

They took one major step toward maximizing that window

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McVay: ‘Great dialogue’ with Stafford over deal

Sarah BarshopMar 3, 2026, 02:49 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team has had “great dialogue” with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the quarterback’s contract, adding that he feels “confident about being able to work those things out.”

Stafford, 38, announced

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2026 draft prospects get important advice from NFL rookies

Sarah BarshopFeb 25, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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When Tyler Shough thinks back to the 2025 offseason leading to the NFL draft, he remembers not being “on anybody’s radar.”

Shough endured an injury-filled college career, which lasted seven years and culminated with a solid season at Louisville. He ended up being the third quarterback

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WR Woods inks 1-day deal to retire with Rams

Sarah BarshopFeb 17, 2026, 05:49 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — The Rams have signed wide receiver Robert Woods to a one-day contract to retire with the organization, the team announced Tuesday.

“After 27 unforgettable years of pouring my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL — It’s

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Rams’ offseason moves driven by going all in on Stafford: “Let’s make the most of the time we have”

Sarah BarshopFeb 12, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — In his end-of-season news conference, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead made it clear: If Matthew Stafford decides to come back, the goal will be to “make the most of the time we have” with the quarterback.

After Stafford was

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Rams’ Havenstein retires after 11 NFL seasons

Sarah BarshopFeb 10, 2026, 04:14 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein on Tuesday announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.

“11 years, 150+ starts, 4 time captain, 4 NFC West Championships, 2 NFC Championships and 1x Super Bowl Champion. What a ride it’s been! I

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Sources: Kingsbury joining McVay’s Rams staff

Sarah BarshopFeb 6, 2026, 04:27 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is joining the Los Angeles Rams‘ coaching staff, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Peter Schrager on Friday.

Kingsbury spent the past two seasons with the Commanders before the sides agreed to part in January, according

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Will Stafford come back? What about Davante? Five offseason questions for the Rams

Sarah BarshopFeb 5, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — In his end-of-season press conference — more than a week after the Los Angeles Rams‘ season ended — head coach Sean McVay was asked if he had been able to “decompress” from the loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the

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McVay: ‘Fingers crossed’ Stafford to play in ’26

Sarah BarshopFeb 2, 2026, 01:41 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Rams head coach Sean McVay said he does not have a timetable for Matthew Stafford‘s decision about his future but is “hopeful” the quarterback will be back for his 18th NFL season in 2026.

“I think that if that’s something that

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Rams sign coach McVay, GM Snead to extensions

Sarah BarshopFeb 2, 2026, 11:56 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — The Rams have signed head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead to multiyear contract extensions, the team announced Monday.

The pair had previously signed contract extensions after winning Super Bowl LVI. Snead has been general manager of the Rams since 2012,

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