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Rams Place Jordan Whittington On Injured Reserve & Reunite With Xavier Smith

The Los Angeles Rams placed Jordan Whittington on injured reserve and brought back a familiar face, signing Xavier Smith off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad.

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Rams Place WR Jordan Whittington On IR Among Two Moves

The Los Angeles Rams announced they have placed WR Jordan Whittington on injured reserve. The Rams also signed WR Xavier Smith to a contract. Whittington, 26, was a sixth-round pick by the Rams in the 2024 draft out of Texas.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Where Should Fantasy Football Managers Turn to Replace Puka Nacua

The Los Angeles Rams are expected to be without Puka Nacua for at least four games after the All-Pro suffered MCL and PCL sprains and a turf toe injury during Sunday’s 20-13 victory over Washington.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / October 24

Rams Week 7 Injury Report: Puka Nacua, Trent McDuffie Questionable vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Rams could be without wide receiver Puka Nacua on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Nacua was officially listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report after injuring his calf on Thursday.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / September 21

Rams Injury Updates: Kamren Kinchens Out, Jordan Whittington Doubtful Against Giants

The Los Angeles Rams look to turn the page from a disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia when they host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Los Angeles Rams News / Draft Nation / July 13

Read the Room: Los Angeles Rams 2026 Fantasy Football Breakdown

The Rams had the NFL's No. 1 offense in 2025, scoring 518 points. The second-place Patriots finished nearly 40 points behind, and the Pats did it while playing one of the league's easiest schedules.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 8

Rams Get Bad Injury News Before Panthers Showdown

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have released their final injury report of the Wild Card round and with it, the Rams enter the game down two contributors while their opponent, the Carolina Panthers, appear to be at full strength.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 6

How Jordan Whittington Has Developed Into a True Weapon for Rams

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. While Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington is a textbook definition of a slot receiver, his physicality has turned him into a versatile, deployable weapon who is able to cause havoc on the line of scrimmage as well in the secondary.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / November 5, 2025

Rams Get Positive News Heading Into 49ers Week

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams released their first injury report of the week as they get set to play the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2025

Fantasy football Week 7: Five players set to smash projections

Ahead of Week 7 in the NFL, here are five players who could smash their fantasy football projections because of friendly matchups.

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / September 11, 2025

5 Questions Rams Offense Must Answer Against Titans

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are getting ready to roll against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and while the team is looking to win, their offense in particular still has some questions about them to answer in the young season.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / August 2, 2025

Los Angeles Rams May Have Made $10 Million Mistake With Meteoric Rise Of Young Playmaker

The Los Angeles Rams didn’t bring Tutu Atwell back on a one-year, $10 million deal to bury him on the depth chart. But training camp is telling a different story—and it’s becoming impossible to ignore.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 28, 2025

COLUMN: Konata Mumpfield Should Be Named Rams' WR3

If Konata Mumpfield continues to play at the level he's currently playing at, there is no question that he deserves the WR3 job. No disrespect to Tutu

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / July 14, 2025

What Does Success Look Like for Jordan Whittington in 2025?

Jordan Whittington was drafted in the sixth round of last year's draft by the Los Angeles Rams, and after showing promise to be one of the biggest steals of the draft, had a mediocre year given those expectations.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / July 6, 2025

Jordan Whittington Growing IQ Going Into Year 2

Last year, the Los Angeles Rams selected wide receiver Jordan Whittington in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Whittington had a decent rookie season with 22 receptions for 293 yards, but now in his second season he has the opportunity for a larger role.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / June 24, 2025

Rams' Jordan Whittington Overlooked in NFC West Praise

The Los Angeles Rams have a history of building premier playmakers out of overlooked, non-first-round talents. In the Sean McVay era, the Rams have watched Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Josh Reynolds, and Van Jefferson outplay expectations, growing into bigger roles during their tenures with the team.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / June 1, 2025

Rams' Jordan Whittington Could Be 2025 Breakout Player

In an effort for transparency, I have been high on Jordan Whittington since the 2022 college football season. Upon Whittington's selection by the Rams, I wrote this.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / May 30, 2025

The Los Angeles Rams Have A Secret Weapon Who Is Poised To Breakout This Season

Jordan Whittington joined the Los Angeles Rams as a sixth-round afterthought in 2024, but he quickly proved he belonged. The former Texas Longhorn flashed his potential by making clutch plays whenever his number was called.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 7, 2025

FOR SUNDAY Jordan Whittington is the Rams Next Pass Catching Great

Despite having all the skills, Jordan Whittington has never gotten the love he deserves from the NFL Draft community. During last year's NFL Draft, the Texas Longhorns had three top pass catchers available to be selected and all three should have been selected by the end of the third round.