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Why Rams Need to Beef Up the Defense in Free Agency

One thing that did not finish strongly for the Los Angeles Rams last season was the defense. The defense was strong for most of the season, but it faded away late in the season.

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Rams land the perfect player in dream trade scenario to fix woeful secondary in all-in season

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing for a major offseason ahead of them. With their Super Bowl window potentially closing soon with Matthew Stafford's impending retirement, the Rams cannot afford to be lax in tightening up the roster and adding as much talent as they can, wherever they can.

Trent McDuffie News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 17

Grading Proposed Rams Trade That Adds Two-Time All-Pro Trent McDuffie

The Los Angeles Rams fell just short of making their second Super Bowl appearance in the Matthew Stafford era this past season. Now, General Manager Les Snead is tasked with finding a way to shore up his roster and ensure that this team can get over the hump in 2026.

Puka Nacua News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 17

Rams' Nacua Goes Faster Than Ever at Daytona 500

Since taking the league by storm with over 1,400 yards as a rookie in 2023, former fifth-round draft choice and Los Angeles Rams superstar Puka Nacua has emerged as one of the NFL's top playmakers.

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Puka Nacua News / Gridiron Heroics / February 17

Rams’ Puka Nacua Names His Top 5 NFL Wide Receivers

Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua recently spotlighted five of the NFL’s elite wide receivers, showcasing his respect for their talent and contributions to the game.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Davante Adams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

The Rams' Biggest Gamble of 2025 Continues To Pay Off

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams made a bold choice to bring in Davante Adams to be their one-two pass-catching punch with Puka Nacua. At this point in Adams' illustrious career, one had to wonder if he was on the backside of it.

Byron Young News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Rams Have An Expensive Question to Answer on Defense

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams had high hopes for Byron Young after he had an excellent rookie campaign but massive reshuffling on the defensive side of the ball quelled the ability for a dominant sophmore effort.

Kyren Williams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

How Rams' Kyren Williams Had Redemptive 2025

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. When the Los Angeles Rams walked off the field in defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round of the 2024 season, Kyren Williams was a man in pain.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Three Takeaways After Rams Retain Aubrey Pleasant

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. After participating in several franchises' search for a defensive coordinator, the Los Angeles Rams have retained Assistant Head Coach Aubrey Pleasant.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / February 16

Analyst Says Rams Have Blueprint To Beating 2025 Champs

As the NFL evolves, certain defenses become benchmarks—or “metas”—that offenses must solve to succeed. The Los Angeles Rams, under Sean McVay, have long been one of the NFC West’s most explosive offenses, which was part of the reason the Seattle Seahawks hired Mike McDonald as head coach.

Los Angeles Rams News / The SportsRush / February 16

Rams News: Sean McVay Has Eyes on Matthew Stafford’s Future Successor in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Rams were quite close to making a Super Bowl run in the 2025 season, getting ousted by the eventual winners, the Seattle Seahawks, in a narrow 31-27 defeat in the NFC title game.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Why the Rams Should Stay Put This Offseason

The Los Angeles Rams must approach this offseason with the mindset that they should strive to improve their roster in every way possible. They came so close to making their first Super Bowl appearance since winning it in 2021, but they couldn't overcome their divisional rivals.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Rams Aubrey Pleasant Concludes 2026 Interviewing Process

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. After four interviews for vacant defensive coordinator openings this offseason, it appears that the Los Angeles Rams have held on to Assistant Head Coach/ Passing Game Coordinator Aubrey Pleasant.

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Los Angeles Rams News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Top NFL media members have surprising take about Rams QB of the future and it shows how off base they are with Sean McVay

For a few years in a row now, the Los Angeles Rams have been linked to numerous top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft to replace Matthew Stafford.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / February 16

Latest Rams Rumors: LA Eyeing 1st Round Quarterback

The offseason conversation around the Los Angeles Rams is no longer just about reloading for another playoff push — it’s about what comes next at quarterback.

Sean McVay News / Rams Newswire / February 16

Sean McVay: Bubba Ventrone Brings ‘Energy’ & ‘Toughness’ To Rams

The Los Angeles Rams wasted no time filling a key role on Sean McVay’s coaching staff as they hired Bubba Ventrone to be their new special teams coordinator.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Rams Predicted to Draft Surprise QB After Matthew Stafford News

Led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a near-stellar 2025 NFL campaign — ultimately losing the NFC Championship Game to eventual

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Rams 7-Round Mock Draft, Post-Super Bowl Edition

There is much potential for what the Los Angeles Rams could do this offseason. They're coming off a season where they were one win short of playing in Super Bowl LX and had the NFL's MVP, Matthew Stafford.

Puka Nacua News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Rams' Puka Nacua Names Top CBs in the NFL

The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best wide receivers, if not the best wide receiver in all of the National Football League, in Puka Nacua. Ever since entering the league, Nacua has been a defensive nightmare for all the teams that he has faced.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 16

Rams Get Another Leg Up on Seahawks in Early Offseason

Following the Los Angeles Rams' Week 11, 21-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks, it seemed as though there was officially a new big brother and little brother dynamic in the NFC West.

Los Angeles Rams News / HITC / February 16

Puka Nacua sparks dating rumors after being spotted with WWE star Charlotte Flair

Puka Nacua has ignited dating speculation after being seen alongside WWE star Charlotte Flair at the Daytona 500. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver featured in photos shared by Flair on social media following the prominent NASCAR event.

Los Angeles Rams News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Rams Projected to Sign 6-Time All-Pro LB in NFL Free Agency

The Los Angeles Rams were just four points short of returning to the Super Bowl under head coach Sean McVay. The team finished the season with a record of 12-5.

Quentin Lake News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 15

NFC Notes: Quentin Lake, Coaching Hires, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks

Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals are expected to hire Miami defensive pass game coordinator Zac Etheridge as their CB coach. Rams S Quentin Lake shared his feelings about the Seahawks and the 49ers now that the season has come to a close.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / February 14

Jared Verse Invited To Work Out With Micah Parsons This Offseason

Jared Verse has had an exceptional start to his NFL career as he has been named to two Pro Bowls in two seasons since being drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / February 13

Rams Trade Rumors: Analysts Float Blockbuster Deal For Elite CB

The Los Angeles Rams have spent the past two offseasons rebuilding their defense from the front to the back. Now, a new wave of Rams trade rumors suggests they could accelerate that timeline by revisiting a strategy that once reshaped the franchise: trading premium draft capital for an elite cornerback.