GREG BEACHAM
FILE - Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett throws during drills at Georgia football Pro Day, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Athens, Ga. In the first nine drafts after former sixth-round pick Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl following the 2002 season, there were an average of seven QBs taken in the final three rounds of the draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round

By Greg Beacham Apr. 29, 2023 01:50 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stetson Bennett will get the chance to deliver for the Los Angeles

FILE - Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Matthew Stafford said he is content to stick with the Los Angeles Rams while they undergo a major franchise reset. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Matthew Stafford content to stick around for Rams' remodel

By Greg Beacham Apr. 17, 2023 03:58 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford asked to leave Detroit only two years

FILE - Magic Johnson arrives at the premiere of "They Call Me Magic" on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Magic Johnson delivers another assist in Commanders purchase

By Greg Beacham Apr. 13, 2023 06:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson has racked up another victory and dished out another

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches as players warm up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. McVay says he's back for the long term with the Rams. The youngest coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl says he made a decision for years to come when he elected to stick with the Rams in January. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
LA Rams re-sign DL Marquise Copeland, slowing roster exodus

By Greg Beacham Mar. 27, 2023 08:50 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams re-signed defensive lineman

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches as players warm up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. McVay says he's back for the long term with the Rams. The youngest coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl says he made a decision for years to come when he elected to stick with the Rams in January. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Sean McVay says he's back for the long haul with LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Mar. 10, 2023 02:46 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay is grateful for the days he spent pondering his

FILE -Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. General manager Les Snead is remodeling the Los Angeles Rams, and he says quarterback Matthew Stafford will be a foundational part of his effort alongside Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Matthew Stafford is a pillar of the Rams' remodel, GM says

By Greg Beacham Mar. 09, 2023 07:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — General manager Les Snead is remodeling the Los Angeles Rams, and

FILE -Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves towards the stands during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Linebacker Bobby Wagner is leaving with the Los Angeles Rams after just one season, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Wagner’s release won’t be official until after the start of the new league year next month. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
AP source: Rams parting ways with LB Bobby Wagner

By Greg Beacham Feb. 23, 2023 06:01 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Bobby Wagner is parting ways with the Los Angeles Rams

FILE - New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, speaks with general manager Joe Douglas, left, as players practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. The Los Angeles Rams are hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Person at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Rams OC Mike LaFleur eager to provide support for McVay

By Greg Beacham Feb. 07, 2023 06:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike LaFleur is going to wait until he's found a new house and new

FILE - New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, speaks with general manager Joe Douglas, left, as players practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. The Los Angeles Rams are hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Person at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
McVay, LA Rams hire former Jets OC Mike LaFleur

By Greg Beacham Jan. 27, 2023 02:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams hired former New York Jets offensive

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) throws as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Keep them picks?: Snead says LA Rams must reload in draft

By Greg Beacham Jan. 19, 2023 06:33 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Les Snead says the Los Angeles Rams need to replenish their

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, celebrates after a touchdown catch by wide receiver Tutu Atwell during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sean McVay decides to keep coaching, stays with LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 13, 2023 05:04 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay has decided to return for a seventh season with the Los

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers say inexperience doesn't matter in playoff return

By Greg Beacham Jan. 11, 2023 07:44 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Van Noy already has been everywhere the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) throws as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Rams' McVay weighing departure after his first poor season

By Greg Beacham Jan. 09, 2023 07:53 PM EST
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The worst season by a defending Super Bowl champion in

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Coach Sean McVay says 'focus' is on LA Rams, not TV suitors

By Greg Beacham Jan. 06, 2023 04:06 PM EST
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — While Sean McVay remains interested in the broadcast

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner celebrates after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
'A lot of emotions' in Bobby Wagner's return to Seattle

By Greg Beacham Jan. 04, 2023 09:24 PM EST
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Wagner spoke passionately Wednesday about the

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams determined to grow from dismal Super Bowl title defense

By Greg Beacham Jan. 02, 2023 06:04 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Although Sean McVay is not often at a loss for words, the Los

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, left, and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shake hands after an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 31-10. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Weary Rams hit NFL low with 11th loss by defending champion

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2023 09:41 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — In their first game after the end of a highly eventful

Murchison 'grateful' for 2-sack Rams debut after Titans exit

By Greg Beacham Dec. 29, 2022 08:33 PM EST
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Most of the Los Angeles Rams knew hardly anything about

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee celebrates after scoring past Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Higbee meshing with Mayfield, setting TE records for Rams

By Greg Beacham Dec. 28, 2022 08:08 PM EST
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Even though Tyler Higbee has spent his entire NFL career

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay celebrates after a touchdown by running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Cam Akers' resurgence echoes Rams' late-season improvements

By Greg Beacham Dec. 26, 2022 06:56 PM EST
Two months after Cam Akers' NFL prospects looked pretty bleak, the running back has