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Six prospects that can defend the pass, amongst other skills Last year, the Los Angeles Rams used a lot of three and four safety defensive personnel groupings.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / March 19

The Rams Player Who Could Be Next Breakout Star

The Los Angeles Rams made it no secret that they planned to add to their roster after restructuring Matthew Stafford's contract this offseason. Once Los Angeles got Stafford's contract, the Rams' front office began adding multiple pieces.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / February 12

Was Rams Rookie Omar Speights Overlooked in First Season?

The Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft class had a pretty impressive season. After Jared Verse took home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and other Ram defenders in Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner getting their flowers, one Ram rookie defender might have been overlooked.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / January 16

Rams Defender Returns From Injury And Now Must Compete For His Starting Job

Days ahead of their matchup with the Philadelphia Eagle in the NFC Divisional playoff game the Los Angeles Rams announced that they intend to bring Troy Reeder back into the lineup after spending the last 12 weeks on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 16

Rams Well-Represented on All-Rookie Team

The Los Angeles Rams are flying high right now, as they just routed the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs and have been one of the hottest teams in football for months.

NFL Draft News

Bears' draft pick completes return on trade for Bryce Young

Bears' second-round pick completes return on trade for Bryce Young

Former Michigan star's draft slide finally comes to end

Bills obtain No. 41 from Bears in six-pick swap

Saints select surprising QB in second round

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 3

Rams Rookie Earns Team-High Grade In Sunday's Win

The Los Angeles Rams (6-6) received another impressive performance from one of their rookie linebackers in Omar Speights in a 21-14 win over the New Orleans Saints (4-8).

NFL News / The Rams Wire / December 2

Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. Saints in Week 13

After a deflating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams righted the ship on Sunday afternoon by beating the New Orleans Saints on the road, 21-14.

NFL News / Turf Show Times / December 2

PFF grades: 3 rookies headline defense versus Saints

Omar Speights, Jared Verse, and Kamren Kinchens were the three-highest graded Rams defenders There’s no such thing as an ugly win in the NFL. While the Los Angeles Rams were unable to string much offensive production together over the first half, Matthew Stafford and the passing game came alive in the final two quarters.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / November 7

Rams Rookie Making the Most of His Opportunities

The question the Los Angeles Rams had coming into the season was how this young defensive group will look like. The Rams took a massive loss with Aaron Donald retiring after last season.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / November 5

Sean McVay: Omar Speights is 'mature beyond his years'

According to Sean McVay, Omar Speights’ maturity level is way beyond his years. The 23-year-old undrafted rookie linebacker has slowly begun to incorporate himself into the Rams’ defensive rotation beyond already being a contributor on special teams.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / October 31

Sean McVay Praises Omar Speights For Performance In First Start

The Los Angeles Rams had to turn to an unexpected source on Thursday Night Football last week. With lineback Troy Reeder out due an injury, head coach Sean McVay turned to undrafted rookie Omar Speights to start in his place.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / October 30

Rams Film Review: Does Omar Speights have future as a starting linebacker?

Rams LB Omar Speights made a strong first impression in his debut The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 9 looking to make a strong run at the NFC West. As the team gets healthier and with the changes made after the bye week, the Rams look as good as they have all season.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / October 29

Omar Speights impressed Sean McVay in his defensive debut vs. Vikings

Rams linebacker Omar Speights was a fan favorite during the preseason, making a name for himself as an undrafted rookie with standout performances against the Cowboys and Chargers.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / October 3

It doesn't sound like the Rams plan to make a change at LB anytime soon

There was a lot of excitement about undrafted rookie linebacker Omar Speights in the preseason after he shined in the first two exhibition games for the Los Angeles Rams.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / August 28

Rams Keep 5 Undrafted Rookies on Final 53-Man Roster

Overall, the Los Angeles Rams didn't surprise many people with their roster moves on cutdown day. Still, two moves stand out as particularly shocking. The first is trading veteran linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / August 25

Rams' Les Snead Revealed Why Undrafted Free Agent Didn't Play in Preseason Finale

The story of undrafted free agent signee Omar Speights is blossoming into one of the NFL's best underdog stories of the season. Speights didn't suit up for the preseason finale because he made the active game-day roster, according to Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead.