Los Angeles Rams: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tyler Higbee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Rams Designate TE Tyler Higbee To Return From Injured Reserve

According to Tom Pelissero, the Rams have designated TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. This opens Higbee’s 21-day practice window to practice before being activated. Higbee, 32, was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round out of Western Kentucky in 2016.

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How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

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Matthew Stafford News / Rams Newswire / December 31

Matthew Stafford Critical Of Play In Rams Loss To Falcons

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the midst of the best season of his career and a big reason for that has been his ability to take care of the ball.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

The Rams' Issues Are Deeper Than Just Injuries

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are a team out of sorts and for an organization that has historically prioritized player health and rest in the past, head coach Sean McVay feels his team needs a bit more action to round out the regular season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

How Loss to Falcons Could Impact Rams' Draft Plans

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a confusing loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, 27-24. After trailing 21-0, LA stormed back to tie the game at 24, only for Kirk Cousins to lead a drive that resulted in a game-winning field goal for the Falcons.

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / December 31

Rams' Matthew Stafford seemingly has made retirement decision for after 2025 season

There remains plenty of uncertainty regarding the future of the veteran quarterback who will turn 38 years old this coming February.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Most passing TD's in 1st 25 starts' quiz

Sean McVay News / Rams Newswire / December 31

Sean McVay: Rams Starters Will Play In Regular-Season Finale Against Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams’ recent woes continued with a 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football in Week 17. The Rams came out flat and found themselves trailing by 21 points at halftime, only to nearly pull off an impressive comeback in the second half.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

Rams Biggest Fantasy Bust, Sleeper, MVP With 2025 In Review

Fantasy football isn't often reflective of what's actually happening in the NFL, but sometimes, it can be deeply intertwined. For example, the Los Angeles Rams are by far the most explosive offense in the league this year, and they were also the most fruitful team in the 2025 fantasy season.

Los Angeles Rams News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Rams Mock Draft Has Them Landing First-Round Defender

Right now, the Los Angeles Rams are headed to the playoffs and not thinking about the offseason. However, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t too far away. AJ Schulte of A to Z Sports released a Rams mock draft recently.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 31

Evaluating the Rams' Decision to Play Starters in Week 18

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off two straight losses. In Week 16 and Week 17, the Rams did not have the outcome they wanted to, but they know they still have time to fix it and look ahead.

Matthew Stafford News / Field Level Media / December 30

Matthew Stafford may have thrown MVP away in 3-pick loss

Matthew Stafford's march toward his first NFL Most Valuable Player award went from one of the league's feel-good stories of 2025 to a significant longshot over four shocking quarters in Atlanta on Monday night.

Terrance Ferguson News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 30

The Rams Finally Have a Burgeoning Star at Tight End

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are a franchise who have drafted and employed NFL legends for almost 90 years. With a Hall of Famer at nearly every position, the Rams have yet to develop a franchise legend at the tight end position.

Troy Aikman News / The Spun / December 30

NFL Player's Sister Thrilled By Shoutout From Troy Aikman

ESPN announcer Troy Aikman gave the sister of a Los Angeles Rams player a shoutout during "Monday Night Football" in Week 17. During this Monday's game, Rams linebacker Nate Landman received praise for forcing an incompletion from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 30

Why Sean McVay is Making the Right Decision to Play Rams' Starters

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. Following his team's embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay made it clear that he was not resting his starters for the team's regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals from SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / December 30

Five biggest concerns for sputtering Rams

A once dominant Rams team is suddenly sputtering as the playoffs approach.

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Joe Buck News / The Spun / December 30

NFL Announcer Joe Buck Sounds Off On The League's Officiating

Last night was the "season finale" of Monday Night Football as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman called the Falcons-Rams game for ESPN. But as has been a theme all year, league officiating wound up being as much of a story as the final score.

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker / December 30

Matthew Stafford admits obvious about Rams' 'MNF' loss to Falcons

Stafford tossed three interceptions as the Rams suffered a surprising loss to the Falcons.

'MNF' takeaways: Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes a hit in Rams' stunning loss to Falcons

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

Puka Nacua News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Puka Nacua had one of the greatest incompletions ever

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is so talented that even his incompletions are drawing rave reviews. The Rams, trailing 27-24 with 10 seconds left, needed a big play from Nacua to escape Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., with a win.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30