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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan stands near the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Colts will release 37-year-old Ryan in a cost-cutting move. Cutting ties with Ryan before Wednesday means Indy clears about $17.2 million under the salary cap and opens free agency with roughly $30 million in cap space. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
AP source: Colts planning to release Matt Ryan in cap move

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2023 06:56 PM EDT

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)
LA Rams face big decisions with roster in transition

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 02:22 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dalton thrives, Stafford leaves as Saints top Rams 27-20

By Brett Martel Nov. 20, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rams' offense sputters as defending champs fall to 3-5

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2022 09:49 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady throws last-minute TD pass, Bucs beat Rams 16-13

By Fred Goodall Nov. 06, 2022 08:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rams, Bucs meet in matchup of past 2 Super Bowl champions

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) looks on as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) intercepts a pass intended for Dotson in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Ferocious Cowboys defense next challenge for reeling Rams

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
49ers host Rams in rematch of NFC title game

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins (58) tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals unable to dig out of hole in 20-12 loss to Rams

By John Marshall Sep. 25, 2022 09:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams continue dominance of Cardinals with 20-12 victory

By David Brandt Sep. 25, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II, right, can't make the catch in the end zone as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Champion Rams must remember how to finish after rocky win

By Greg Beacham Sep. 19, 2022 03:46 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener

By Greg Beacham Sep. 08, 2022 11:17 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will not make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Super Bowl champion Rams don't pick until 3rd round of draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:51 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker punts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Jets on Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams have released Hekker after 10 seasons. The Super Bowl-champion Rams dropped their longest-tenured player Wednesday night, March 16, in a move that creates just over $2 million in salary cap room. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
LA Rams release punter Johnny Hekker after memorable decade

By Greg Beacham Mar. 16, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams linebackers Von Miller, center, and Leonard Floyd, left, celebrate following the team's victory parade in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, after their win Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Champion Rams hope to retain vets, bolster defensive depth

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:09 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kupp's late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 13, 2022 10:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals special team coordinator Darrin Simmons fist-bumps defensive end Sam Hubbard before the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. Simmons arrived with the team in 2003 and has been a model of stability. He has had the same punter/holder and long snapper since 2009, which also helped in the development of kicker Evan McPherson. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Special teams coach Simmons enjoying Bengals' Super Bowl run

By Joe Reedy Feb. 09, 2022 03:28 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford celebrates with wife Kelly Hall after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Bold, brash Rams pair flashy superstars with rock-solid core

By Greg Beacham Feb. 05, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Super Bowl Matchup: Veteran Rams versus upstart Bengals

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 01:11 PM EST