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Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026
Read full article: Sean McVay, GM Les Snead extend deals with Rams through 2026Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to contract extensions through the 2026 season, keeping the defending Super Bowl champions’ brain trust in place with lucrative new rewards.
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout
Read full article: Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff routMatthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first playoff victory and the Los Angeles Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over Rams
Read full article: 49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over RamsJimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes, Jimmie Ward returned one of his two first-quarter interceptions for another score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 for their first home win in more than a year.
Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight win
Read full article: Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight winKevin Byard returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown, and Tennessee’s defense carried the Titans to a 28-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders.
Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19
Read full article: Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff's Lions 28-19Matthew Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Jalen Ramsey made an end zone interception on his 27th birthday with five minutes left in the Los Angeles Rams’ 28-19 victory over Jared Goff and the winless Detroit Lions.
Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures finger
Read full article: Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures fingerMatthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand.
Rams sign veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecoming
Read full article: Rams sign veteran WR DeSean Jackson for LA homecomingVeteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)LOS ANGELES – Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the acquisition of Jackson on Sunday, adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. The 34-year-old Jackson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the Crenshaw district.
Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20
Read full article: Rams get better of division rivals, toppling Seahawks 30-20They watched less than two weeks ago as the Seattle Seahawks loudly celebrated a division title the Rams felt they gave away. No team was better at limiting yards or points than the Rams (11-6) and they continued to torment Wilson and the Seahawks (12-5). The victory sent the Rams into next week’s divisional playoff round, likely at top-seeded Green Bay unless Chicago upsets New Orleans. His heart, his passion for the game is special,” Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth said. Seahawks: will head into an offseason filled with questions after winning the division but experiencing another early playoff exit.
BK grad Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffs
Read full article: BK grad Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffsRams quarterback John Wolford, a Bishop Kenny graduate, looks to pass during the fourth quarter as he is pressured by Markus Golden of the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California. It ended with the inexperienced quarterback fearlessly leading the Los Angeles Rams back to the playoffs. Wolford passed for 231 yards and rushed for 56 more, producing many moments of excitement in place of injured Jared Goff. DEFENSIVENESSLos Angeles got a safety in the second quarter when Arizona left guard Justin Pugh held Robinson in the end zone moments after Cam Akers fumbled at the 1. Wolford racked up 47 yards rushing in the first half — more than Goff managed in any game of his five-year career.
Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season
Read full article: Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless seasonCoach Adam Gase got his first win of the year only after New York blew most of a 17-point lead in the second half. New York had a 13-3 lead at halftime after holding the Rams to 97 yards, and the Jets led 20-3 midway through the third quarter. Nsimba Webster’s huge punt return put the Rams in Jets territory moments later, but the New York defense held with help from penalties. INJURIESJets: DL Quinnen Williams left in the second half to be evaluated for a head injury. ... WR Jeff Smith injured his shoulder in the second half.
Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington State
Read full article: Slovis, St. Brown help No. 16 USC rout Washington StateSouthern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, right, catches a touchdown over Washington State defensive back Armani Marsh during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)LOS ANGELES – Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown kept grinding in practice while No. When the Trojans and Washington State finally got the green light Sunday night, Slovis and St. Brown roared right through it for a record-setting start to a blowout win. St. Brown caught four touchdown passes from Slovis in a spectacular first quarter, and unbeaten USC cruised to a 38-13 victory over the Cougars. “We don’t like being away from football for so long, but I think the days away helped us get our legs back underneath us,” St. Brown said.
Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10
Read full article: Rams dominate matchup of tough defenses, beat Bears 24-10Josh Reynolds and Gerald Everett caught touchdown passes from Jared Goff, and the Rams won a matchup of dominant defenses, beating the Bears 24-10. After his first sack, Floyd jumped up and went toward the Bears sideline, shouting and gesticulating at the team that let him go. We’re just one tight unit right now.”The Rams led 10-3 at halftime after holding the Bears to 126 yards. ... TE Tyler Higbee was inactive with a hand injury, missing his second game since 2016. Johnny Mundt had a career-high 47 yards receiving in his absence, including a career-best 34-yard catch in the second quarter.
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16Garoppolo threw three TD passes in the first half and Jason Verrett’s first interception in more than four years helped preserve the lead, giving the 49ers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. This week got us back on track.”San Francisco’s defense stepped up with some key stops in the second half. Verrett's interception was part of a rough day overall for Jared Goff, who also missed an open Kupp on a deep ball earlier in the second half. Garoppolo found Kittle on a one-on-one matchup with Darious Williams on a fourth-and-2 play that turned into a 44-yard TD. INJURY REPORT49ers: RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) S Jaquiski Tartt (groin) and C Ben Garland (calf) all left in the second half and didn't return.
Smith returns as Goff-led Rams beat Washington to get to 4-1
Read full article: Smith returns as Goff-led Rams beat Washington to get to 4-1Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. Smith played his first NFL game 693 days since breaking his right tibia and fibula, entering when new Washington starting quarterback Kyle Allen injured his left arm. “You watch guys like Aaron all the time and as effective as he is, you guys have no idea how impressive it is with all the attention he gets week after week,” Rams linebacker Troy Reeder said. Rivera said if Allen can play next week, Smith would back up and Haskins would again be inactive. UP NEXTThe Rams visit the 49ers next Sunday, while Washington is at the NFC East rival New York Giants.
Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19
Read full article: Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson, right, catches a pass against Los Angeles Rams' Troy Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)PHILADELPHIA – Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37-19 on Sunday. Goff completed his first 13 passes, including a pair of TDs to Higbee, and the Rams jumped to a 21-3 lead minutes into the second quarter. After the Eagles (0-2) pulled within one score, Goff’s 28-yard TD pass to Higbee in the fourth iced it for Los Angeles (2-0). The Rams took a 7-0 lead on Goff’s 4-yard TD pass to Higbee after Miles Sanders’ fumble on the third play gave them the ball at the Eagles 41.
AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA Rams
Read full article: AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA RamsLOS ANGELES – A person with knowledge of the deal says receiver Robert Woods has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $68 million with the Los Angeles Rams. Woods' extension includes a guaranteed $32 million, and the veteran receiver is now signed with his hometown team through the 2025 season. He has been a major, versatile component of Los Angeles' prolific offense under coach Sean McVay since they joined the franchise together in 2017. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey got a five-year, $105 million extension last week, while Woods’ counterpart, fellow 1,100-yard receiver Cooper Kupp, got a three-year deal worth $48 million. Woods’ deal was announced after the Rams’ media availability Friday, but Kupp reacted to it on Twitter with a photo of the two receivers along with: “Iron x Iron!
Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over Cowboys
Read full article: Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over CowboysDak Prescott passed for 266 yards and a touchdown, but Dallas managed three points on its six drives in the second half. The opening of Rams owner Stan Kroenke's $5 billion stadium project was a historic night for the Los Angeles area, albeit one that should have been much more festive. Elliott tied it early in the second quarter with a 19-yard TD catch during which he ran through most of the Los Angeles defense. Van Jefferson's first career reception was a beautiful 31-yard grab in the second quarter, but it was the promising Rams rookie's only reception. Right tackle Cam Erving and tight end Blake Jarwin both didn't return from knee injuries in the second quarter.