There’s something funny about January football in the South. By the time the calendar flips, the college season is long gone, recruiting talk has set in, and coaches are already selling hope.
The Los Angeles Rams extended their season by defeating the Chicago Bears in the NFC Divisional Round, but it came at a cost as some key players sustained injuries.
The Los Angeles Rams appear to be entering the NFC Championship Game with encouraging news on the injury front. Coming off their divisional-round win over the Chicago Bears, head coach Sean McVay offered reassurance Monday regarding the status of two important defensive contributors: edge rusher Byron Young and defensive back Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
How did the Carolina Panthers upset the Los Angeles Rams back in Week 13? It's a question that has mystified the NFL since then, and it bears exploration ahead of their improbable rematch with the Rams in the Wild Card Round.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
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.
The Washington Commanders have not had a lot of bright spots this season, but one former first round pick just delivered something worth talking about.
Not every NFL player reaches their full potential when their career begins. The coaching approach, system fit, usage, and organizational direction all influence how quickly a player can show their potential.
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have a star in Emmanuel Forbes and his latest performance proves why he's simply one of the best. While we've seen Forbes make massive strides since joining the Rams last season, he was at his best against Tampa Bay, putting in the best performance of his career.
The Washington Commanders whiffed on Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Ron Rivera chose him over Christian Gonzalez, and the repercussions were severe. But it's starting to look like a fresh start has galvanized the oft-criticized cornerback.
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. On Sunday, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr recorded his first interception with the franchise , continuing to provide needed help on the outside in what is quickly becoming one of the top waiver moves of last season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.