The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2025 season with a bold bet: sticking with the same defensive backs who helped fuel their playoff push last year. While the unit has delivered flashes of quality — tied for ninth in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game — cracks are beginning to show.
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. On Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke to reporters and when asked about Emmanuel Forbes, McVay did not hesitate to praise his
Last Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams made the decision to put their trust in Emmanuel Forbes, having him not only start the game but also having him on the field for 50 of the team's 63 defensive snaps.
Ron Rivera's final tragic draft tale centered on selecting slender cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr at No. 16 overall in 2023. He barely made it into his second season with the Washington Commanders before new general manager Adam Peters cut this experiment short.
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Like every other team in the league, the Los Angeles Rams will soon have a few roster-related decisions to make. Nate Davis of USA TODAY listed several cut candidates from around the league.
Trying to identify which draft mistake was Ron Rivera's worst is difficult. Washington Commanders fans debate the topic often, but there are so many to choose from.
The 49ers signed All-Pro LB Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million extension this offseason to keep him with the team through 2029. Following seven years
The Los Angeles Rams added some cornerback depth toward the end of the 2024 season when they claimed Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers from the Washington Commanders.
Emmanuel Forbes' first few years in the NFL were terrible. There really is no other way to put it. It wasn't the fact that he as a player was terrible,
Emmanuel Forbes Jr has looked good so far in OTAs. While everyone needs to take that with a grain of salt since a lot of what is going on during team sessions is simulated due to not having pads on, Forbes has routinely put himself in proper positions and when given an opportunity, has made plays.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The Los Angeles Rams have stocked their defense with young, talented players over the past few seasons. The Rams have assembled a formidable group of players on defense to rival their talent on offense.
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has his health back, and HC Kyle Shanahan commented on the team’s star offensive leader. “Christian is as ready as any player I’ve ever been around,” Shanahan said, via Pro Football Talk.
The Bengals' defense doesn't have enough playmakers. It's by far the biggest weakness on the roster. That's why they've struggled so much this season. In today's NFL, it's OK to give up yards and touchdowns, but you need your defense to make game changing plays.
Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is heading from Washington to Los Angeles after the Rams claimed him off waivers from the Commanders on Monday. The Commanders cut Forbes -- the 16th overall pick in the 2023 draft -- on Saturday.
Despite being tied to a mid-first-round contract, Emmanuel Forbes will not clear waivers. The Rams are ensuring the 2023 first-round cornerback will remain tied to that deal.
Over the past few years, it hasn't been a good thing to be a first-round pick of the Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders. From 2019 through 2023, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, every first-round pick by the multi-named franchise has either been released or traded.
The Washington Commanders have parted ways with a player they invested a first-round draft pick in just a year ago, releasing defensive back Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
The Cincinnati Bengals should claim former first round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes. The Commanders released him on Saturday. He's struggled since the Commanders took him in the first round (16th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Washington Commanders have recently assessed trade interest on former first round CB Emmanuel Forbes, Jr., according to Josina Anderson. Forbes was drafted by the previous regime, so it’s not a total surprise that the new staff has decided that he may not be a fit in their long-term plans.
The Washington Commanders are struggling to figure out how or if second-year cornerback Emmanuel Forbes fits in his plans. Forbes, 23, had his first interception of the season in the Commanders' Week 7 win against the Carolina Panthers.
Emmanuel Forbes Jr. got a big chance at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. The Washington Commanders placed him among the starting cornerbacks for their Week 1 opener, which was another massive confidence boost for the player following a largely underwhelming rookie campaign.
After losing to the Jets in their first preseason game, the Commanders fly south to Miami to face the Dolphins on Saturday night. Here are two players from Washington to keep an eye on.
The Washington Commanders' offseason overhaul included not only a massive turnover on the roster but on the coaching staff as well. One of those coaches, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
With a new coaching staff for 2024, the Commanders hope to avoid another last-place finish in the NFC East. There are many reasons to be optimistic, but questions remain offensively and defensively.
The Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from NFL Playoffs contention this weekend after losing 28-20 to the Los Angeles Rams. In the game,