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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Rams OT Rob Havenstein (shoulders) expects to be set for camp

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Los Angeles Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein told reporters Monday that he had two procedures to clean up his injured shoulders in the offseason but expects to be ready for training camp this summer.

The veteran lineman said he will be limited in organized team activities, which began Monday for the Rams. Havenstein, who turns 33 in May, had injured his shoulder in practice and missed the last two games of the 2024 regular season, then started both of Los Angeles’ playoff games.

Havenstein started all 11 games that he has played in the regular season for 97 percent of the offensive snaps. He missed the season opener against the Detroit Lions with an ankle injury, then missed a three-game stretch in November with more ankle issues.

The Rams selected Havenstein in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft when the franchise was in St. Louis. He has started all 141 regular-season games and all 13 playoff games that he has played in his Rams career.

–Field Level Media

Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; A Los Angeles Rams logo at the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams to honor LA firefighters by drafting from fire station

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The Rams are taking their “war room” on the road, making their selections in the draft next week from a Los Angeles Fire Department station.

The team has worked to showcase the efforts of the city’s firefighters since wildfires struck the area in January. The Rams were forced to move their home playoff game to Arizona because of the fires.

When the draft begins next Thursday in Green Bay, head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead will be camped out in a room turned temporary office at LAFD Air Operations. Coaches, scouts, other Rams personnel and the media will occupy part of an adjacent hangar as the Rams make their selections, including their first-round pick — No. 26 overall.

The work of LAFD Air Operations will continue as usual.

McVay and Snead appeared in a Hollywood-style video released by the team Thursday that showed them stepping off a helicopter at the air operations center with a caption, “Los Angeles, we’re on the clock.”

“Drafting from LAFD Air Operations is a powerful reminder of what it means to represent Los Angeles,” team president Kevin Demoff said in a news release. “Since the wildfires devastated our region in January, we have looked to bring LA Together to help with the recovery efforts, raise the spirits of those impacted, and shine a light on our first responders. We are humbled to partner with LAFD during one of the NFL’s biggest moments to express gratitude for those who risk their lives daily to protect our city.”

In return for LAFD’s hospitality, the Rams will remodel the station’s rec room to make it more comfortable for firefighters to rest during their 24-hour shifts.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Los Angeles Rams for their unwavering support of the Los Angeles City Fire Department and our wildfire-impacted communities,” interim fire chief Ronnie Villanueva said. “Hosting the NFL Draft at LAFD Air Operations highlights the critical role our Air Operations plays in protecting Los Angeles, especially during wildfire season. The Rams’ generosity — renovating our station and recognizing our firefighters — demonstrates a deep commitment to the city we all serve. We look forward to standing alongside the Rams in this meaningful event.”

Before the second day of the draft gets underway, the Rams will meet with other first responders from the area.

Since the fires, the Rams and their players have partnered with community groups to help those impacted by the wildfires. The team has donated nearly $2 million to fire relief.

–Field Level Media

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) reacts after the NFC wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Rams release WR Cooper Kupp

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Wide receiver Cooper Kupp was released by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday after the team failed to find a trade partner.

Kupp, 31, was designated as a post-June 1 cut which costs the Rams $14.78 million in dead cap in 2025 and $7.48 million in 2026. Kupp’s release will save the Rams $15 million in cap space next season.

Kupp spent eight seasons with the Rams, but Los Angeles moved in a new direction, signing Davante Adams to a two-year deal.

Kupp had a season for the ages in 2021 when he won the NFL receiving triple crown with 145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. He caught two TD passes in the Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals, was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and was a first-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl selection.

That postseason he totaled 33 catches for 478 yards and six touchdowns in four games and was named MVP of Super Bowl LVI with eight receptions for 92 yards and the two TDs, including the winning 1-yard score with 1:25 left in the Rams’ 23-20 victory.

But Kupp has been plagued by injuries over the past three seasons and has only topped 800 yards once during the span. This season, he injured an ankle in Week 2 and was limited to 12 games, producing 67 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns.

Kupp, who turns 32 in June, is eager to recapture his form.

“2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career,” Kupp wrote in February when he learned the Rams would try to trade him. “Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come.”

Kupp was due to make $20 million in 2025 in salary and bonuses with a cap hit of $29.78 million, making it difficult to find a trade partner.

Current Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was the Rams’ offensive coordinator when Kupp had his mammoth campaign, which has prompted speculation that Minnesota could be interested.

Kupp was a college star at FCS Eastern Washington before the Rams drafted him in the third round of the 2017 draft. He has 634 catches for 7,776 yards and 57 touchdowns in 104 regular-season games (89 starts).

–Field Level Media

Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (11) throws for a reception at SoFi Stadium for the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Week 18 matchup. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Reports: Rams re-sign Jimmy Garoppolo to 1-year deal

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The Los Angeles Rams re-signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year, $11 million deal to be their primary backup again in 2025, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday.

Garoppolo, 33, played the 2024 season on a one-year deal worth $3.1 million. He started the regular season finale in place of a resting Matthew Stafford, throwing for 334 yards in a meaningless 30-25 loss to Seattle.

Garoppolo was receiving interest from other teams, per ESPN.

Garoppolo is 43-21 as a starter in his career, throwing for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns and 52 interceptions for the New England patriots (2014-16), San Francisco 49ers (2017-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023) and Rams.

He was selected in the second round of the 2014 draft by the Patriots and started for the 49ers in a Super Bowl LIV loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

–Field Level Media

Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) gains yards after catch during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rams, WR Davante Adams agree on 2-year contract

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Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Sunday.

The deal is worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, according to multiple outlets.

Adams, 32, was recently released by the New York Jets, where he played 11 games and caught 67 passes for 854 yards and seven touchdowns. New York had acquired Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders to pair him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, his longtime teammate in Green Bay. The Jets informed Rodgers, 41, last month that they were moving in a different direction at quarterback after two disappointing seasons.

Now Adams joins the Rams and star QB Matthew Stafford, 37, as Los Angeles is preparing to move on from former All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp, 31.

Adams’ 2024 totals of 85 receptions for eight TDs and 1,063 yards in 14 games gave him at least 1,000 receiving yards for a fifth consecutive season.

He has 957 career receptions for 11,844 yards and 103 touchdowns in 164 regular-season games (157 starts) for the Packers (2014-21), Raiders (2022-24) and Jets. Adams also has 72 receptions for 910 yards and eight TDs in 11 playoff games (10 starts).

Adams was selected to six Pro Bowls (2017-22) and is a three-time first-team All-Pro (2020-22).

The Packers selected Adams in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. They traded him to the Raiders in March 2022 for first- and second-round picks in 2022.

The Raiders dealt him to the Jets last Oct. 14 for a conditional 2025 third-round pick.

–Field Level Media

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) runs out of bounds after making a catch during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Reports: Rams WR Tutu Atwell agrees to 1-year, $10M contract

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell agreed to terms on a one-year, $10 million contract that includes $5 million guaranteed at signing, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

Per reports, the deal was completed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

The news comes a few weeks after longtime Rams receiver Cooper Kupp announced that he has been informed by the team that he will be traded.

Kupp, 31, has been plagued by injuries over the past three years and has only topped 800 yards once during the span. Last season, he injured an ankle in Week 2 and was limited to 12 games, producing 67 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns.

He was named an All-Pro and Offensive Player of the Year following the 2021 season, in which he caught 145 passes for 1,947 yards with 16 touchdowns, all NFL highs.

Atwell, 25, posted career highs in catches (42) and receiving yards (562) in 17 games (five starts) last season. He did not have a receiving touchdown, however.

A Super Bowl champion with Los Angeles, Atwell has 99 catches for 1,343 yards and four touchdowns in 54 career games (23 starts) since being selected by the Rams in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Jonah Jackson (72) against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Reports: Bears to acquire G Jonah Jackson from Rams

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The Chicago Bears are acquiring offensive lineman Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.

The deal cannot become official until March 12, the start of the new league year.

ESPN reported that the Bears are taking on all of Jackson’s $17.5 million salary in 2025 despite his performance in Los Angeles. Jackson dealt with a shoulder injury and was replaced in the lineup after starting four games.

He has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed he signed in free agency last March. His base salary for 2026 is scheduled to be $17 million.

When Jackson arrives to Chicago, he will see a familiar face in Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Bears. He played under Johnson in Detroit.

Jackson, 28, started all 57 games in which he played for the Lions from 2020-23, including 16 games during his Pro Bowl season in 2021.

The Rams recently re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson, 26, to a three-year contract. Alaric Jackson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Adding a sixth-round pick from the Bears would boost the Rams’ supply of draft picks in April to seven. This would be the third 2025 sixth-round pick added via trade.

They have been mining rookie talent at a tremendous clip the past two seasons, leading the NFL in snaps played by rookie and first-year players since the start of the 2023 season. They also utilized 24 draft selections — 14 in 2023, 10 last year — during that timeframe.

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May 21, 2024, Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay (left) talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams respect QB Matthew Stafford’s year-to-year status

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Matthew Stafford required only three weeks to accomplish what the 37-year-old quarterback and the Los Angeles Rams needed seven months to accomplish last offseason: agreeing to a new contract.

The Rams modified Stafford’s contract for the 2025 season, added guarantees for the 2026 league year and respected his sense of urgency to shorten the offseason drama head coach Sean McVay said brought on too many sleepless nights last spring.

“Maybe it’ll (take) about two, three days next year if we have to do this,” McVay said of the second February in a row investing time into the contract status of his quarterback.

“We’ve taken it a year at a time, and he’s earned the right I believe,” McVay said. “To be able to say he can play for a few more years if that’s what he wanted. But we’ve always had great dialogue, and I really think it’s been a year-to-year thing. He’s obviously under contract for two more years with us, but as long as he wants to play, I know we’re feeling really good about that.”

Stafford and McVay agreed the “end goal” both sides had in mind was a contract for a fifth season together — 2025 — to get a firm grasp of the franchise’s bottom line as they began reshaping the team in free agency.

The next priority was a three-year deal with left tackle Alaric Jackson, who signed Friday two weeks before he could’ve bolted in free agency.

McVay said the Rams are still actively talking about their approach to the limbo around wide receiver Cooper Kupp. There is no deadline for either side, but Kupp is aware the Rams have engaged other teams about a potential trade.

“We’ll take it a day at a time,” McVay said.

–Field Level Media

Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (98) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Reports: Rams LT Alaric Jackson signs 3-year extension

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The Los Angeles Rams and left tackle Alaric Jackson agreed on a three-year, $57 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Friday.

The deal, which includes between $35 million and $37 million guaranteed, keeps Jackson from hitting free agency in March.

Jackson was an undrafted free agent when he caught on with the Rams in 2021. He made his first six career starts at right guard in 2022 and soon took over as their left tackle, where he made 29 starts over the past two seasons.

He played 2024 on a one-year deal after signing his restricted free agent tender the previous offseason.

He will continue to protect the blind side of quarterback Matthew Stafford, who earlier in the day agreed to a restructured contract to stay with the Rams after the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders were rumored to have interest in acquiring him.

–Field Level Media

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) could have an opportunity to play in New York again next season -- for the Giants.

Reports: Giants switch QB focus to Aaron Rodgers

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Aaron Rodgers’ goal of playing in New York a few more years might still be attainable.

According to reports, the New York Giants are pursuing the 41-year-old quarterback who will no longer suit up for the Jets under new coach Aaron Glenn.

A two-year run with the Jets is coming to an end after Rodgers and Glenn met to discuss the future. The Giants are trying to end a two-year slump where offensive line injuries, poor quarterback play and assorted other issues have led to a combined 9-25 record after reaching the playoffs in 2022.

Rodgers joined the Jets amid much fanfare ahead of the 2023 season but suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the opener. Last season, he rebounded to start all 17 games but the Jets finished only 5-12. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Giants quarterbacks combined for 15 touchdowns and 17 turnovers (13 interceptions) in 2024, when former first-round pick Daniel Jones was benched, then released in November.

The Athletic reported the Giants’ decision-makers were focused on a bid for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford until Friday, when he agreed to a restructured contract to return to Los Angeles.

The Giants also hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft.

A four-time MVP and 10-time Pro Bowl selection, Rodgers is the active NFL leader with 62,952 passing yards and 503 touchdown passes in 20 seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2005-22) and Jets.

–Field Level Media