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Fans wait for the start of the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rams aim to get tougher in trenches with Day 2 picks

By Dan Greenspan Apr. 28, 2023 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey waits for a play to start during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 29, 2022. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Kancey with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 27. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Bucs select DT Calijah Kancey with 19th pick in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 27, 2023 10:56 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd answers questions during a news conference after the NFL football team's practice, June 1, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams released pass-rushing linebacker Floyd on Friday, March 10, 2023, after three productive seasons. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Rams release edge-rushing LB Leonard Floyd after 3 seasons

Mar. 10, 2023 08:19 PM EST

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

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nolan Smith steals show on 1st day of NFL combine workouts

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2023 07:06 PM EST

AP NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:30 PM EST
The National Football League’s Defensive Rookie of the Year named by the Associated Press and selected each year by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 —...

AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:16 PM EST
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Nick Bosa, San Francisco,...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs' Jones sets sack standard for Kansas City defense

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2023 04:05 PM EST

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 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

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 Larrell Murchison before Christmas except his name. Murchison made...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald looks on from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Donald is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Rams' defense this season, coach Sean McVay says. Donald will miss his fourth straight game with a high ankle sprain Sunday, Dec. 25, when the Rams (4-10) host the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Aaron Donald unlikely to return this season, McVay says

Dec. 23, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Denver Broncos defensive tackle DeShawn Williams (99) celebrates a sack against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson returns as Broncos visit Mayfield, Rams on Christmas

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season

By Greg Beacham Dec. 13, 2022 06:28 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers dives into the end zone on a 6-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams stay optimistic in historically bad title defense year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2022 05:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ex-Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner nearly leads Rams to victory

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2022 10:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, center, is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rams' Stafford likely out for year with spinal cord bruise

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Michael Hoecht (97) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Geno Smith hits Metcalf for late TD, Seahawks top Rams 27-23

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2022 07:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, center, is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LA Rams place QB Matthew Stafford on injured reserve

By Greg Beacham Dec. 03, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (24) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bobby Wagner faces Seahawks for first time with Rams

By Greg Beacham Dec. 01, 2022 05:32 PM EST