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Rams S Quentin Lake Extended, Designated For Return From IR

6:31PM: In addition to extending Lake today, the Rams announced that he has been designated to return from injured reserve. After missing the team’s last six games, the window is now open for Lake to return in time for the regular season finale in Los Angeles.

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Matthew Stafford Reveals Glue Guy Within the Rams Locker Room

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams announced that they were opening the 21-day window for tight end Tyler Higbee and that they expect him to return for the playoffs.

Quentin Lake News / Field Level Media / January 1

Rams sign S Quentin Lake to 3-year extension as he nears IR return

On the same day they designated his return to practice from injured reserve, the Los Angeles Rams announced a three-year extension for safety Quentin Lake on Thursday.

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How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Rams News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Los Angeles Rams kickstart new year with first domino falling in key offseason of extensions

Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Rams over the last three weeks or so, falling from atop the NFL and the NFC's No.1 seed to being on the outside looking in for the NFC West title and having to spend their playoffs on the road.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1

Rams Designate S Quentin Lake To Return From IR

The Los Angeles Rams announced they designated S Quentin Lake to return from injured reserve on Thursday. Lake now has 21 days to practice before being

Quentin Lake News / Rams Newswire / January 1

Rams Sign Quentin Lake To Three-Year Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Rams announced they have signed standout defensive back Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension. Lake was a sixth round pick of the Rams in 2022 out of UCLA and has developed into one of their better defensive players and a team captain.

Tyler Higbee News / Rams Newswire / January 1

Rams Open Tyler Higbee’s Practice Window With Potential To Return Against Cardinals In Week 18

The Los Angeles Rams were down several key players in their loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football as wide receiver Davante Adams, right guard Kevin Dotson and left tackle Alaric Jackson did not suit up.

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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.

Sean McVay News / Gridiron Heroics / January 1

'We Need to Play': Sean McVay Reveals Plan for Rams’ Final Game of the Regular Season

Sean McVay made his stance clear after a sobering prime-time loss threatened to derail the Los Angeles Rams’ momentum. With the postseason approaching, the head coach signaled that urgency, not rest, will define the team’s approach.

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Rams aim to build playoff momentum vs. defenseless Cardinals

In something of an identity crisis, the Los Angeles Rams will be out to lock down a favorable playoff matchup when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif., in the regular-season finale for both teams.

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NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Why Rams Aren't Taking It Easy in Week 18 vs. Cardinals

Last season, the Los Angeles Rams had a rare opportunity going into Week 18. By beating the Arizona Cardinals and getting some much-needed help from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders, LA clinched the NFC, despite leading the Seattle Seahawks by just one game.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Key Players to Watch in Rams Season Finale vs. Cardinals

Following a shocking defeat on Monday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams are moving ahead for the regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals in what may very well be their last home game at SoFi Stadium of the year.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Offensive Draft Prospects Rams Might be Drawn to

The Los Angeles Rams are still preparing for a playoff run, but the 2026 NFL Draft also awaits. The Rams can’t get the No. 1 seed in the NFC or win the

Byron Young News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

The NFL Keeps Overlooking Rams' Byron Young

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have a special talent in outside linebacker Byron Young. Very few players are as versatile as Young, especially in the box.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Why the Rams Need More Playmakers in 2026

The Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Atlanta Falcons is bad for two reasons. For starters, they had no business losing to this team so close to the playoffs, and have essentially locked themselves into the sixth seed in the postseason.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 1

Where the Rams Are Heading Into Week 18

The Los Angeles Rams' last game of 2025 will be a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on primetime. It was a game where they had multiple turnovers, and their defense let up over 200 yards of offense on the ground.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Drake Maye hits back at critics amid MVP battle vs. Matthew Stafford

Patriots' Drake Maye hits back at critics amid perceived MVP battle vs. Matthew Stafford

Maye addressed critics of his MVP case and his presumed biggest competitor for the award.

Matthew Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Drake Maye

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

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Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Maye

Matthew Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Drake Maye

Stafford's clunker in Week 17 may have cost him the MVP.

Five biggest concerns for sputtering Rams

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Tyler Higbee News / Pro Football Rumors / December 31

Rams Open TE Tyler Higbee’s 21-Day Practice Window

Over a month after placing Tyler Higbee on injured reserve, the Rams have opened the tight end’s practice window, Sarah Barshop of ESPN reports. They’ll have 21 days to activate Higbee.