Before making a final decision on his NFL return, Aaron Donald was locked in a bitter court fight with his ex. The Los Angeles Rams star filed papers in late July.
The Los Angeles Rams released their official Week 1 depth chart on Friday, and now their focus is solely on the San Francisco 49ers. For the most part, this Rams team looks very similar to how it did last year.
When NFL teams enter the season with three quarterbacks, it usually breaks down into a clear-cut starter, a primary backup who can step in after an injury or benching, and an emergency option who sees the field if the first two can’t go.
Kelly Stafford posted a simple note of affection this week as her husband prepared to open another NFL season, sharing photos from a short trip the couple took before the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers.
How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
On Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters that there was “absolutely” a chance that unretiring veteran defensive tackle Aaron Donald would not travel to Melbourne for the team’s season opener.
The Rams moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016, 17 years after Kurt Warner completed his improbable transformation from grocery bagger to Super Bowl-winning quarterback.
Sean McDermott may not have been able to help get the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl before he was fired following the 2025 season, but he absolutely sees them getting there in the first year without him.
Nate Landman entered free agency in 2025 as an unrestricted free agent after three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, and the market for him was thin. The Rams came calling.
Matthew Stafford isn’t walking into a quarterback competition this season, not even close. He’s coming off an MVP campaign in which he led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Rams built their entire 2026 outlook around him staying healthy and running things his way.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Los Angeles Rams enter 2026 with two rare commodities, a potential future Hall of Fame quarterback in Matthew Stafford and arguably the NFL’s best head coach in Sean McVay.
The Los Angeles Rams and 49ers have turned Week 1 of the NFL season into a study of contrasts. They’re taking opposite approaches to the entire week. Nearly
Aaron Donald is supposed to be the icing on the cake for the Los Angeles Rams, but in a taxing NFC West division that features the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the dangerous San Francisco 49ers, there might be no such thing.
Aaron Donald has confirmed that he is returning to the Los Angeles Rams, but his status for Week 1 is yet to be determined. Donald is traveling to Melbourne, Australia with the Rams for their season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers.
As NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport shared, whether or not Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald will play in his club's regular-season opener versus the rival San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept.
An NFL insider revealed a hopeful update for fans wishing to see him play.
The Los Angeles Rams do not intend to ease Aaron Donald into his much-anticipated return, even with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year missing the past two seasons following his retirement.
Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Myles Garrett was ranked No. 1 on the NFL Top 100 list heading into the 2026 season. He is the first defensive player to top the annual rankings since Aaron Donald in 2019.
SEPTEMBER 3: With Donald’s bonuses ($6.25MM of which are classified as not likely to be earned) prorated over 2026 and four void years, ESPN’s Sarah Barshop notes his cap charge for this season will be $5.83MM.
Before defensive superstar Aaron Donald confirmed that he was coming out of retirement to play for the Los Angeles Rams this season, multiple Hall of Famers warned that Donald shouldn't expect to be the player of old at the age of 35.
Shortly after it was revealed on Wednesday that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and star pass-rusher Nick Bosa would be traveling with the team for its Week 1 game versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Bosa participated in a full practice for the first time since he suffered an ACL tear.
The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history. Their season has ended in the playoffs against the eventual champions in back-to-back years, and their offseason moves show they have no interest in having that happen again.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was ranked No. 4 on the NFL Top 100 list heading into the 2026 season. It’s a massive leap for the 38-year-old, who was ranked only the 59th-best player last year.
Aaron Donald is officially back with the Los Angeles Rams after coming out of retirement. The only question is when Donald will play this season. His status for Week 1 is up in the air with the Rams heading to Australia for the opener.
Adding another Los Angeles-based franchised to his portfolio, Kroenke has reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Angels.
McDuffie discussed sharing a locker room with both Garrett and Donald.
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