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Rohan Jones Rohan Jones Joins Rams
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 7:35 PM
The Rams signed Jones as an undrafted free agent Tuesday.
Analysis: Jones finished his collegiate career with 80 catches for 1,352 yards and 20 touchdowns. While he will likely face an uphill battle to make the team's final roster, he could be candidate to land on the practice squad. |
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Dean Connors Dean Connors Headed to LA
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
The Rams signed Connors as an undrafted free agent Tuesday.
Analysis: Connors began his career at junior college before rushing for 977 yards and six touchdowns on 77 carries during the 2025 season while at Houston. With the Rams lacking proven talent at running back behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, Connors could have a chance to earn a on the final roster. |
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Matthew Caldwell Matthew Caldwell Joining Rams
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 7:25 PM
The Rams signed Caldwell as an undrafted free agent Tuesday.
Analysis: Caldwell is headed to Los Angeles after spending his collegiate career with four schools across five years. The 6-foot-4 quarterback spent the 2025 campaign with Texas, completing just eight of his 11 pass attempts for 85 yards and a touchdown. He could be a candidate to land on the Rams' practice squad. |
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Selected by Rams
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:18 PM
The Rams selected Keenan in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 232nd overall.
Analysis: Keenan spent all five years of his college career in Alabama, serving as a full-time starter at nose tackle from 2023 to 2025. His most productive season came in 2024, when he posted 40 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defense across 13 games, which was in stark contrast to the numbers he put up in 2025 (16 total tackles over 12 games). Keenan is on the shorter side at 6-foot-1 but is hard to move at 327 pounds. That size, coupled with instinctual play and refined hands, means he can be effective in clogging up the run lanes at the NFL level. Poona Ford should be the Rams' starting nose tackle in 2026, so Keenan's main competition for rotational snaps will come from 2025 fifth-rounder Ty Hamilton. |
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Picked up by Rams
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 3:50 PM
The Rams selected Daniels in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 197th overall.
Analysis: Daniels played for three different schools during his six-year college career, which ended with Miami in 2025, when he caught 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns across 13 games. He brings a 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame with good instincts and an all-around package that can help him compete at the NFL level, even if there isn't a specific category or trait that he excels in. Daniels will have the opportunity to compete against Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield for the Rams' WR3 spot behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. |
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Selected by Rams
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 9:52 PM
The Rams selected Trost in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 93rd overall.
Analysis: Trost (6-foot-5, 311 pounds) is a good athlete who played tackle at Missouri, Wake Forest, Indiana State and Morgan State, though due to his smallish frame and very short arms he's almost certainly a guard or center to the Rams. Though it's unclear how much developmental upside Trost could have after he turned 25 earlier in April, he has experience and some athleticism to work with (31-inch vertical jump). |
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Added by Rams
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8:10 PM
The Rams selected Klare in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 61st overall.
Analysis: Klare (6-foot-4, 246 pounds) is a natural fit for head coach Sean McVay's offense, having showcased natural acumen as a route runner during college along with solid speed and athleticism, though he didn't take part in drills at the combine and has room for improvement as a blocker. As a redshirt junior at Ohio State in 2025, Klare totaled 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 56 targets across 14 games. As a rookie, however, Klare's opportunities project to be significantly limited as he works to establish himself in one of the NFL's most crowded TE rooms. All of Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen had roles on offense in 2025. |
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Ty Simpson Will compete for backup role
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 10:36 AM
Rams coach Sean McVay said after the Rams drafted Simpson 13th overall Thursday that the rookie quarterback out of Alabama will compete with Stetson Bennett for the backup quarterback role, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Rams drafted Simpson with an eye on the future, but Los Angeles remains focused on winning in the moment with 38-year-old Matthew Stafford locked in as the starting quarterback. Simpson, who made only 15 starts in college, should benefit from sitting behind Stafford, but the rookie first-round pick won't have the second spot on the depth chart handed to him. The Rams likely will use training camp and the preseason to evaluate whether Simpson or the 2023 fourth-round pick Bennett will go into the season as Stafford's top backup. |
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Selected by Rams
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 8:28 PM
The Rams selected Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 13th overall.
Analysis: In what might go down as the most shocking pick of the first round, the Rams picked Simpson as their quarterback of the future at the 13th pick, something around 20 slots earlier than most projected Simpson to go off the board. Simpson (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) only started one year at Alabama and posted troubling efficiency numbers (64.5 percent completed, 7.5 YPA), but to be fair the surrounding cast at Alabama was probably the worst it has been in some number of years. The Rams know Matthew Stafford and his creaky back can only take so many more hits, and with the Simpson selection the team resolved to get ahead of whenever Stafford has to hang up the cleats. |
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Xavier Smith Xavier Smith Signs tender with Rams
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 5:19 PM
Smith signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Rams on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Smith signed a $1.075 million tender to remain with the Rams in 2026. The depth wide receiver is all set to suit up as a special teams player who also can provide offensive utility for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Smith hauled in 18 receptions for 303 yards over 16 regular-season contests in 2025, a significant improvement from his two receptions for six yards in the Rams' 2024 campaign. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Closing in on new extension
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:46 PM
Stafford and the Rams are progressing toward a new contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Stafford may not attend all offseason activities until a new extension is finalized by the sound of things, though Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports that the age-38 QB is present for the start of Los Angeles' voluntary workout program Monday. Of course, with Stafford coming off an MVP season in which he threw a career-high 46 TDs to go with 4,707 passing yards, there's little reason to be concerned about rust. His current deal runs through the 2026 season, though head coach Sean McVay expressed optimism earlier this offseason that Stafford could extend his career beyond this upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, star wideout Puka Nacua is attending voluntary workouts after having checked into a rehab facility in March. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Present for voluntary workouts
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 1:39 PM
Nacua is participating in the start of the Rams' voluntary offseason workouts Monday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Nacua checked into a rehab facility in March and now is back at team facilities and participating in strength and conditioning with teammates. The All-Pro wideout, who led the NFL with 129 receptions across his 17 regular-season appearances in 2025 while totaling a career-high 1,715 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. That makes the 24-year-old eligible for an extension, the likes of which could rival the four-year, $168.6 million deal fellow 2023 draftee Jaxon Smith-Njigba received from Seattle earlier this offseason, though Nacua's off-field circumstances may complicate negotiations, per the Los Angeles Times. A civil lawsuit was filed against Nacua in March, stemming from a Dec. 31, 2025 incident. Head coach Sean McVay said in late March that the team's "expectations" are that "this will be an opportunity for [Nacua] to learn and grow, and we are hopeful that he's a Ram for a really long time." |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Checks into rehab facility
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 6:48 PM
Nacua's attorney confirmed this week that the star wide receiver has checked into a rehab facility in Malibu, Cali., Edward Lewis of the California Post reports.
Analysis: Nacua has been in the news for the wrong reasons since the Rams' season came to an end in the NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks back in January. He was accused of biting a woman during a Dec. 31 night out in Los Angeles after consuming alcohol. The woman then pressed charges against Nacua, who has since checked into a recovery center. "He is committed to using this time constructively so that he can return in the best possible position - both personally and professionally - to continue contributing to his team and the game he loves," Nacua's lawyer, Levi McCathern, said via Steve Wyche of NFL Network. "He will complete the program in time to fully participate in all of the Rams' OTAs. Puka is also deeply grateful for the support he has received from his family, friends, coach [Sean] McVay and teammates." |
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Ronnie Rivers Ronnie Rivers Back with Rams
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 12:16 PM
The Rams re-signed Rivers to a one-year deal Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: During the 2025 regular season, Rivers recorded 46 yards on nine carries over 11 games while also returning 16 kicks for 418 yards. Now that he's back in the fold for a fifth season with the Rams, Rivers should continue to work in a similar role as a special-teamer who provides depth to a backfield that also includes Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter. |
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Back with Los Angeles
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Rams re-signed Murchison to a one-year contract Monday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Murchison was cut by the Rams ahead of Week 18 back in January after he appeared in 16 regular-season games. The 28-year-old will provide depth on the defensive line after recording eight tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the 2025 campaign. |
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Inks deal with Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 11:24 PM
The Rams signed Stuard to a two-year contract worth up to $5.05 million Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old linebacker is a foundational piece on special teams, which was a major area of struggle for the Rams last season. Only 12 players logged more snaps on special teams than Stuard last season, who finished with 19 tackles (six solo) across 17 regular-season contests. |
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Staying with Rams
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:02 PM
Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Rams on Thursday, Wyatt Miller of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas signed with the Rams in May of 2022 as an undrafted free agent and appeared in 17 regular-season games in his first three NFL seasons. He missed the entire 2025 season while on injured reserve due to an undisclosed issue. Thomas will compete for a depth role on defense and as a contributor on special teams for the 2026 season. |
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Joining McDuffie on Rams
Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 12:09 PM
Watson (groin) agreed to a three-year contract with the Rams on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Watson's deal won't become official until the new league year begins Wednesday, at which point the Rams should officially have two former Chiefs cornerbacks on their roster in Watson and Trent McDuffie. Watson notched exactly six passes defensed in each of his four regular seasons with Kansas City, exceeding expectations after being drafted in the seventh round in 2022. He started all 15 games in which he appeared for the Chiefs in 2025 before missing the final two games of the season due to a groin injury, an issue he'll presumably be past ahead of OTAs. |
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Becomes highest-paid cornerback
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 7:19 PM
The Rams signed McDuffie to a four-year, $124 million extension Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The deal contains $100 million guaranteed and makes McDuffie the NFL's highest-paid cornerback at $31 million per year. The Rams sent multiple draft picks, including the No. 29 overall pick in next month's Draft, to the Chiefs last week in exchange for McDuffie, and Los Angeles has now committed big money to the 25-year-old. McDuffie will be tasked with keying the Rams' secondary after it sprung leaks late last season. |
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Working toward extension
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 6:40 PM
McDuffie and the Rams have made significant progress on a contract extension, and the sides hope to have a deal done in the near future, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: McDuffie was sent to Los Angeles in a blockbuster deal that will become official this week, and the 25-year-old cornerback is due for a new deal as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. McDuffie figures to command around $30 million per year on his new pact. |
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