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Last Updated: Wed Dec 6, 2023, 5:09 PM

L.A. Rams

-- Rams to Sign Mason Crosby --
Wed Dec 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams are signing veteran PK Mason Crosby to their practice squad with the intention of moving him up to the active roster in the near future, source says.

-- Kyren Williams Will Be the Lead Back Today, But... --
Sun Nov 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams will be the lead back for the team today, but they won't overwork him. Still, he should see about double the touches than RB Royce Freeman.

-- Rams Activate Kyren Williams --
Sat Nov 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have activated RB Kyren Williams (ankle) from injured reserve.

-- Rams Re-Sign Darrell Henderson to Practice Squad --
Wed Nov 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have re-signed RB Darrell Henderson to the practice squad.

-- Rams Release Darrell Henderson --
Tue Nov 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have waived RB Darrell Henderson.

-- Rams Activate Bobby Brown --
Sat Nov 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Los Angeles Rams have activated DT Bobby Brown (knee) from injured reserve.

-- Rams Activate Hunter Long --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have activated TE Hunter Long (thigh) from injured reserve.

-- Matthew Stafford Doesn't Appear to Want to Retire in 2024 --
Fri Nov 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford was asked if he’s planning to keep playing until the wheels fall off. “I don’t think I’ll go until the wheels completely fall off,” Stafford said. “They’re wobbling a little bit right now as we speak. I love playing this game, I love competing. I love being in the locker room. I’ll never get that again, so I get as many opportunities to do that as I can. I love this team, I love the city, it’s been a blast. Obviously had a lot of success in our first year and trying to duplicate that this year, next year, whenever it is. I enjoy playing too much to hang it up.” Stafford is signed through 2026 and his 2024 salary of $31 million is fully guaranteed, which provides further reason to think that Stafford won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

-- Rams Release Three --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have released QB Brett Rypien, QB Dresser Winn, and RB Myles Gaskin.

-- Rams Sign Carson Wentz --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent QB Carson Wentz. He will back up QB Matthew Stafford.

-- Brett Rypien Will Start Today --
Sun Nov 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Rams QB Brett Rypien will start today against the Packers.

-- Rams Sign QB --
Sat Nov 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed QB Dresser Winn from the practice squad.

-- Rams Officially Sign Darrell Henderson --
Wed Nov 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed RB Darrell Henderson from their practice squad to the active roster.

-- Rams Set to Sign John Wolford --
Mon Oct 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Los Angeles Rams are expected to sign QB John Wolford from Tampa Bay’s practice squad.

-- Rams Elevate Darrell Henderson --
Sat Oct 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have elevated RB Darrell Henderson from their practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.

-- Rams Working Out Mason Crosby & Other Kickers --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angele Rams are working out a group of kickers today, including former Packers PK Mason Crosby, sources say.

-- Rams Release Brett Maher; Sign Lucas Havrisik --
Tue Oct 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have released veteran PK Brett Maher and signed PK Lucas Havrisik off the Cleveland Browns practice squad.

-- Rams RB Snap Count Watch --
Mon Oct 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson played 39 of 68 snaps on Sunday against the Steelers. Henderson played 10 more snaps than RB Royce Freeman (29 snaps) and was the preferred player on early downs.

-- Rams IR Kyren Williams; Elevate Darrell Henderson --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have placed RB Kyren Williams (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games. The Rams also elevated RB Darrell Henderson.

-- Demarcus Robinson Robbed at Gunpoint --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

TMZ reports Los Angeles Rams WR Demarcus Robinson was robbed at gunpoint on Friday. It happened outside an L.A. hotel just after midnight. A pair of men approached Robinson, pointed guns at him, and demanded any valuables. They allegedly made off with more than $100,000 in jewelry. No arrests have been made. Given the location of the incident, and in light of the fact that surveillance cameras seem to be pretty much everywhere these days, it’s possible if not likely that there is video of the moment Robinson was robbed.

-- Rams IR Ronnie Rivers --
Wed Oct 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have placed RB Ronnie Rivers (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Rams Sign Myles Gaskin --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are signing RB Myles Gaskin off the Vikings practice squad and on to their active roster, per source.

-- Rams Sign Royce Freeman; Add Darrell Henderson to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed RB Darrell Henderson to the practice squad. They also signed RB Royce Freeman to the active roster.

-- Derion Kendrick Arrested --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams CB Derion Kendrick, who has started all six games this season, recently was arrested on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Rams HC Sean McVay was asked by reporters on Monday how he will handle the first arrest of any Rams player during his stint as a head coach. “I think the first thing is, in all sincerity, you want to gather the appropriate information before you speak on things without knowing the totality of it all,” McVay said. “And there’s still information we’re gathering. There are still some things that don’t have full clarity and I think once you have that, then you can use these as opportunities to try to be able to educate and see exactly what happens. But I don’t want to be quick to pass judgment before I know everything. I care about these guys a whole lot. I want to continue to help them make all the right decisions and try to avoid situations like this, but I also know that life isn’t perfect. I’ve certainly made my mistakes and how can we continuously educate guys on how to avoid these, and then also understand all the layers that are involved in a situation like this before I dive deep into having an opinion and passing judgment.”

-- Zach Evans Likely to Start This Week --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports rookie RB Zach Evans is “likely” to be the Los Angeles Rams starting running back this week. “Obviously you saw RB Zach Evans get the first carries,” Rams HC Sean McVay said Monday. “We’ve got RB Royce Freeman on our practice squad, and there’ll be some different things that we’re in the midst of working through right now.”

-- Rams Shopping Van Jefferson --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams are looking into trading WR Van Jefferson, per source. L.A. has been in contact with Jefferson’s agent, with the player open to a new home. Jefferson was a big part of the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl run, but hasn’t been featured this year and played two snaps Sunday.

-- No Limitations on Cooper Kupp --
Sun Oct 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports there will be no limitations on Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp today.

-- Rams Activate Cooper Kupp --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have officially activated WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.

-- Rams Extend Tyler Higbee --
Fri Sep 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams and TE Tyler Higbee have agreed to a new three-year contract extension with a base value of $27 million, a max of $30.5 million, and $17 million guaranteed

-- Rams Trade Cam Akers --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are trading RB Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings for a swap of 2026 draft picks, per sources. Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell worked with Akers in Los Angeles and wanted to work with him again in Minnesota.

-- Rams Done with Cam Akers --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says RB Cam Akers was inactive against the 49ers because it was best for the team and confirmed that the team was exploring a trade involving the running back. On Monday, McVay was asked if Akers would return to active duty with the team if a trade does not come together. “That won’t be an opportunity,” McVay said, via a transcript from the team. “It’ll be an opportunity to make a move. . . . I feel good about the opportunity to move him, but we won’t go back and forth on it.” Akers said on social media that he was confused about being inactive, but McVay said he thought the team had been “very clear” with Akers and his agent about the situation and that the team “felt good” about the dialogue they’ve had leading up to what appears to be the final days of their relationship.

-- Tutu Atwell Plays 75 Snaps Sunday --
Mon Sep 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF.com reports Los Angeles Rams WR Tutu Atwell lead all Rams players with 75 snaps on Sunday against the 49ers. The 75 snaps for Atwell marks a new career-high for the former second-round pick. Atwell has seen 17 targets through the Rams’ first two contests, and has a solid 196 yards on 13 catches.

-- Rams Shopping Cam Akers --
Mon Sep 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have had trade talks centered around RB Cam Akers. The starter in Week #1 was inactive for Week #2 after a difficult week of practice. RB Kyren Williams is now the starter, and Akers’ spot is up in the air. Last year, there were issues that led the Rams to have trade talks about Akers before he reemerged. This year, there are no issues. His attitude has been good.

-- Cam Akers to be Inactive Today; Could be Shopped via Trade --
Sun Sep 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reports Los Angeles Rams RB Cam Akers will be inactive today against the 49ers. Akers could be on the trade block headed into Week #3.

-- Rams NFI Stetson Bennett; Sign Brett Rypien --
Thu Sep 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams are signing QB Brett Rypien to the 53-man roster, per source. He will back up QB Matthew Stafford. Rookie QB Stetson Bennett was placed on the NFI list.

-- Kyren Williams Leads Ram RBs in Snaps --
Mon Sep 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF.com reports Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams’ 53 snaps led all running backs on Sunday against the Seahawks. Williams’ 53 snaps were almost twice as many as the 28 snaps RB Cam Akers saw, and his 29 routes run easily topped Akers’ four.

-- Rams IR Hunter Long; OUT 4+ Games --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have placed TE Hunter Long (thigh) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Rams IR Cooper Kupp; OUT 4+ Games --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are placing WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) on injured reserve due to his lingering hamstring issues, per league sources. Kupp now will be sidelined a minimum of four games, starting with Sunday’s regular-season opener at Seattle.

-- Puka Nacua Won't be Wasted --
Sat Sep 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says he expects rookie WR Puka Nacua to be “an immediate contributor.”

-- Rams Make Player Moves --
Fri Sep 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed DB Duke Shelley and placed LB Ochaun Mathis on injured reserve. He’ll now miss at least four games before being eligible to return to play.

-- Cooper Kupp Suffers Setback; Listed as Day-to-Day --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) suffered a setback with his hamstring and now is day-to-day. McVay called the injury a strain.

-- Rams Set to Sign Brett Maher --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a deal with veteran PK Brett Maher, who was released by Denver this week.

-- Rams Acquiring Kevin Dotson --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams are trading for Steelers OG Kevin Dotson, a source said.

-- Rams Activate Hunter Long --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have activated TE Hunter Long from the physically unable to perform list following a passed physical.

-- Cooper Kupp on Track to Play Week #1 --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp has now participated in four consecutive practices, with the Rams working from Monday to Thursday, the last two days with the Broncos in Denver. Kupp said that he was initially feeling like his timing was a little behind earlier in the week, but things got back on track as he took more snaps. While Kupp and Los Angeles’ starters won’t be on the field for Saturday’s preseason finale, Kupp said that if it were Week One, he would play. HC Sean McVay said he thought Kupp looked “really good” in Thursday’s practice.

-- Kyreen Williams Has Big Camp --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams RB Kyreen Williams could have a bigger impact is in the passing game, where he truly excelled throughout training camp.

-- Cooper Kupp Looks Great in Return to Practice --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) was back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury three weeks ago, and he looked like he’s back to full speed. At the Rams’ joint practice with the Broncos, Kupp battled with Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II, and Rams QB Matthew Stafford said Kupp was his old self. “I thought Coop looked great,” Stafford said after practice. “Just happy to see him running around, smiling, having fun playing ball again.”

-- Cooper Kupp Will Return to Practice This Week --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) will return to practice this week. The Rams are traveling to Colorado for joint practices with the Broncos before their preseason game next Saturday.

-- Cooper Kupp Unlikely to Return to Practice This Week --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay has created the impression that WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) won’t be back for practice this week. “I would say it’s more likely that he will not, but I don’t have any clarity on that,” McVay said. “I would think Denver’s probably a more realistic goal but there is a chance. He’s feeling good and making good progress, but I don’t know if we’ll have him go this week.” The Rams are due to have joint practices with the Broncos next week, following the preseason game against the Raiders.

-- Puka Nacua Debuts with a Score --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Los Angeles Rams rookie WR Puka Nacua caught 3 of his 5 targets for 32 yards this week against the Chargers in his debut and also scored a TD.

-- Zach Evans Debuts --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Los Angeles Rams rookie RB Zach Evans averaged 4.3 YPC on his six carries for 31 yards this week against the Chargers.

-- Cooper Kupp Works on the Side --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) worked off to the side with the team's strength and conditioning staff during the first part of practice Tuesday.

-- Rams Re-Sign John Johnson --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have re-signed free-agent S John Johnson to a one-year contract.

-- Cooper Kupp Still Day-to-Day --
Sat Aug 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is still listed as day-to-day, per HC Sean McVay.

-- Cooper Kupp Day-to-Day --
Thu Aug 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Rams OC Mike LaFleur commented on the status of WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring), who hurt his hamstring this week: “He’s day-to-day. He'll be back in the right time and stuff like that. So he is just going through the rehab process, but he's day-to-day. He'll be alright.”

-- Cooper Kupp Could be OUT Only a Few Weeks --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) underwent an MRI on his hamstring, and while the team will be very cautious with him, one source said he potentially could be back “for scrimmages in a few weeks.”

-- Cooper Kupp Injures Hamstring --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) left practice early with a hamstring injury on Tuesday night. The team is uncertain how long he will be sidelined.

-- Cooper Kupp Injured? --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp walked off the field with athletic training staff during practice today. HC Sean McVay says he does not know what happened or Kupp’s current status.

-- Rams Sign Royce Freeman --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent RB Royce Freeman.

-- Sony Michel Retires --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says RB Sony Michel is retiring. McVay says Michel’s body was talking to him. McVay says Rams will look to add another tailback in camp.

-- Puka Nacua Making an Impact --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams rookie WR Puka Nacua has continued to be heavily involved on offense with the start of training camp. He got a substantial workload on Thursday. It is very apparent the Rams are continuing to test and give a big workload to Nacua.

-- Cooper Kupp Feeling Good --
Fri Jul 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp is feeling good these days. “It feels good,” Kupp said of his ankle. “That’s a long time [to be out]. I think the last time I [came back from such a long layoff] was basically coming off of the ACL [injury] in ’18 to ’19. Man, [it’s] great being back out here playing football again.” Kupp said he’s getting “back into the groove” after so long out, but he is running full speed and showing flashes of his old self. “It’s going to be a process,” Kupp said. “Obviously, I haven’t done it since November, so it’s been a while. But it’ll come back fast.” Less than a week into camp, Kupp already is on the same page with QB Matthew Stafford.

-- Rams Happy to Haved a Healthy Matthew Stafford --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams were approached by other teams about QB Matthew Stafford in the offseason but were in "unanimous agreement" to keep him for at least another season, HC Sean McVay said Wednesday. After the Rams went through their first training camp practice at UC Irvine, McVay said he was thrilled to have a healthy Stafford on the field. "There was a consistent and unanimous dialogue and understanding," McVay said. "When that March deadline came in terms of him being due the bonus that he's deserved and that he's earned, we were all in unanimous agreement that we wanted him to be the quarterback." McVay added: "I know I can certainly speak for all of us and say we're excited as hell about QB Matthew Stafford. It's been great to see him feeling good, and I'm certainly really glad he's our quarterback, and that's where we're at."

-- Rams Didn't Try to Force a Matthew Stafford Trade --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff isn’t exactly denying that his team considered moving on from QB Matthew Stafford this offseason, but he is downplaying talk that the Rams wanted to get rid of the quarterback who won a Super Bowl for them just 17 months ago. Demoff said on the 11 Personnel podcast that teams reached out for “casual conversations” about acquiring Stafford. “Those conversations frustrated me because I think it’s trying to inject narratives that aren’t there,” Demoff said. “I know there are reports that we tried to trade Matthew. We were not actively trying to trade Matthew. I know Les has rebuffed that before. It’s just not the case. I think if you wanted to be in the reality of the NFL, there are 10 teams this year, at least, that are going to have different quarterbacks. We were obviously aggressive in remaking our roster in March. It would be naive to think that people didn’t inquire about what was going to happen with the player who the year before won the Super Bowl. It’s different than whether people inquire, whether there are casual conversations.” Demoff said the Rams still view Stafford as their franchise quarterback, but also didn’t rule out the possibility of a trade.

-- Matthew Stafford Refuses Obvious Paycut --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams regret giving QB Matthew Stafford a massive deal that included $63 million fully guaranteed at signing and another $57 million that became fully guaranteed in March 2023. That’s $120 million in full guarantees over two years for a quarterback who is on the downhill slope of his career. Although the Rams weren’t shopping Stafford, they were hoping someone would call. The New York Jets are the team that was believed to be most likely to make a play for Stafford, if the Jets hadn’t traded for QB Aaron Rodgers. The Rams had another strategy for softening the blow of the $57 million mid-March guarantee. The Rams tried to get Stafford to renegotiate his contract, but Stafford declined. “I was told by a source I trust that they wanted to re-do his contract,” Colin Cowherd said. “He wasn’t interested. It limits what they can do and they were frustrated with him.”

-- Rams Sign 3rd-Rounder Byron Young --
Fri Jul 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed 3rd-round draft pick DE Byron Young to a four-year contract. The team now has all their drafted rookies under contract.

-- Rams Sign 3rd-Rounder Kobie Turner --
Fri Jul 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed 3rd-round draft pick DE Kobie Turner to a four-year contract.

-- Rams Sign Three Drafted Rookies --
Sat Jul 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed drafted rookies CB Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson, LB Ochaun Mathis, and RB Zach Evans to four-year contracts.

-- Rams Sign Ahkello Witherspoon --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

theScore.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent CB Ahkello Witherspoon.

-- Rams Sign 4th-Rounder Stetson Bennett --
Thu Jun 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed 4th-round draft pick QB Stetson Bennett to a four-year contract.

-- Rams Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed drafted rookies TE Davis Allen and WR Puka Nacua to four-year contracts.

-- Rams Sign Sony Michel --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent RB Sony Michel to a one-year contract.

-- Matthew Stafford Supports Van Jefferson --
Mon Jun 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford says he’s anticipating a better season for WR Van Jefferson in 2023. “Yeah he’s a really good player,” Stafford said in his press conference. “It was unfortunate what happened last year, just missing some time and having to battle through what he battled through. He’s a resilient kid and has done a nice job coming back, working himself into the mental position and the shape that he’s in right now. “I think he looks great. The more reps I get with him better and I know he feels really confident going into the season. We feel confident in him.” Stafford added that Jefferson “kind of does everything. ... He’s got good size, got great speed down the field, catches it great, is sudden at the line of scrimmage, blocks in the run game, conscious,” Stafford said. “He just fits the room perfectly and I’m happy to have him on our team.”

-- Ben Skowronek Injures Foot --
Sun Jun 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

RamsWire reports Los Angeles Rams WR Ben Skowronek (foot) has been sidelined during OTAs while working through some foot stuff, according to HC Sean McVay.

-- Tutu Atwell Impresses --
Fri Jun 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams WR Tutu Atwell has been outstanding during OTAs, according to HC Sean McVay. "He's been a real bright spot," McVay said. "Very comfortable, you can see the comfort in just playing a lot of snaps last year, gaining some confidence, and then being able to move around, that'll be really valuable."

-- McVay: Cam Akers Will be a Central Figure --
Fri Jun 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SiriusXM Radio reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says RB Cam Akers will be a central figure in the team's offense this season. “He’s really capitalized on a lot of the momentum he built up toward the latter part of the year. And he’s going to be a huge part of what we’re doing moving forward,” McVay said.

-- Cooper Kupp Restructures --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have converted $13.92 million of WR Cooper Kupp’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $10.44 million in 2023 cap space, per source.

-- Puka Nacua Impressive --
Fri Jun 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua has stood out during practices, while HC Sean McVay has praised Nacua. "It's been really impressive, how quickly he has gotten up to speed," McVay said.

-- Rams Sign Demarcus Robinson --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent veteran WR Demarcus Robinson.

-- Cooper Kupp Practicing --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is feeling really good, after offseason ankle surgery, and fully participated in practice at mandatory mini-camp.

-- Rams Sign One --
Wed May 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent WR Tyler Johnson.

-- Cooper Kupp No-Shows --
Thu May 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

RamsWire reports Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) will not take part in the start of OTAs. He and his wife are expecting their third child soon.

-- Matthew Stafford Healthy & Throwing --
Wed May 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is throwing during the team's offseason program. “It’s great,” he told reporters. “It’s nice to be able to go out there and throw and get work with the guys. At this point last year, I wasn’t throwing at all. I wasn’t really doing much, so I love playing. I love being out here so it’s nice to be able to be out here with the guys.” Stafford ended the season with a neck injury that knocked him out for the final seven games. Now, he’s healthy. That said, he practiced with a sleeve covering his right leg. “I’m just going to keep putting more sleeves on my body as years go, so just get used to it,” he said with a laugh. “No, I’m fine. I’m out here. I’m good.”

-- Van Jefferson Watch --
Sun May 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Rams official website reports Rams WR Van Jefferson may find himself in a bigger role as the second-most experienced receiver on the Rams' roster after WR Allen Robinson was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I mean, I just approach every day as it is, just trying to get better every day," Jefferson said, when asked if being the most experienced receiver other than WR Cooper Kupp changes his approach. "Obviously we know Cooper's the main guy in the room, but obviously everyone can learn from each other. So I just take on that role of whoever I can help, I can help, leading by example and just going from there." Just as being past those surgeries will set up a brighter 2023 season for Jefferson, so too will having starting quarterback Matthew Stafford throw during offseason workouts after not doing so last spring. "Oh yeah, I think that makes a huge difference," Jefferson said. "I think (it does) for all the guys that are out there throwing with Matt. He's looking great, he's always been great, so it's just great to be out there with him again and see him healthy, and see him slinging it like he does. It's good to just be out there and get some passes with him."

-- Rams Sign Brett Rypien --
Wed May 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

9News in Denver reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed free-agent QB Brett Rypien to a one-year contract.

-- Rams Officially Trade A-Rob --
Wed Apr 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports WR Allen Robinson has passed his physical in Pittsburgh, so the trade with the Rams is now official. Allen Robinson is a Pittsburgh Steeler, per sources.

-- A-Rob Trade Terms --
Tue Apr 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers get WR Allen Robinson and a 2023 7th-round draft pick (No. 251) in exchange for a 2023 7th-round draft pick (No. 234). The Rams will pay $10.25 million of Robinson’s salary, while the Steelers pay the remaining $5 million. Robinson is scheduled to be in Pittsburgh for a physical Wednesday.

-- Matthew Stafford Due a $30 Million Deferred Signing Bonus --
Fri Mar 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is due a $30 million deferred signing bonus payment by today as part of the extension he signed last off-season. Stafford's total signing bonus was $60 million, half of which was deferred.

-- No Limitations for Matthew Stafford --
Tue Mar 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says there will be no limitations on QB Matthew Stafford in 2023.

-- OBJ Wants More Than $4 Million --
Sat Mar 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. says he won't sign for $4 million. “I’m just so confused where the quote is from me that said I want 20... all I’m sayin is 4 AIN'T enough,” Beckham tweeted today.

-- Rams Re-Sign Coleman Shelton --
Wed Mar 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Los Angeles Rams have re-signed OL Coleman Shelton to a two-year contract.

-- Bryce Perkins Becomes an UFA --
Wed Mar 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams are not tendering RFA QB Bryce Perkins, but the team is open to bringing him back at a lower price, per source. The tender would’ve been over $2.6 million.

-- OBJ Drawing Heavy Interest --
Sun Mar 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports several teams are now in talks with free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr., who generated a buzz with his workout in front of scouts and coaches Friday in Arizona. Sources say there have been no negotiations yet and OBJ has made no financial demands. Expect things to ramp up soon.

-- Rams Trade Jalen Ramsey --
Sun Mar 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins have acquired Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick (No. 77) and TE Hunter Long. The trade will be processed Wednesday, when league year begins. Thanks to an adjusted contract, Ramsey has two years fully guaranteed left to complete a deal that averages $20 million per year. He got an additional $25 million guaranteed as part of the trade.

-- What OBJ Wants --
Sun Mar 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. is seeking $20 million per season on his next contract.

-- Adios Leonard Floyd --
Fri Mar 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams are planning to release LB Leonard Floyd today, per source.

-- OBJ to Hold Workout --
Thu Mar 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. will hold a workout for NFL teams Friday in Arizona, per sources. Beckham is now more than 13 months removed from ACL reconstruction, ready to play, and free to sign at any time.

-- Rams Won't Trade Kupp or Donald --
Thu Mar 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead says the team has no plans to trade WR Cooper Kupp or DT Aaron Donald.

-- Rams to Rely on Matthew Stafford --
Thu Mar 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead says... "We're going to definitely rely on QB Matthew Stafford, he's one of our pillars... He’s definitely someone we’re going to rely on... as we remodel this.

-- Matt Gay Will Not be Tagged --
Tue Mar 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams are not using the franchise or transition tag on PK Matt Gay, source says. One of the most accurate kickers in the league the last few years (60-for-64 in FG attempts the last two), the 2021 Pro Bowl selection is expected to have significant interest as a free agent.

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