Johnny Hekker
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)
Champion LA Rams show up fashionably late to another draft

By Greg Beacham Apr. 22, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - Malik Willis, center, talks with Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during Liberty football Pro Day in Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Carolina is likely to have its choice of the top three quarterbacks in the draft at No. 6 — Liberty’s Malik Willis, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Mississippi’s Matt Corral — but there is plenty of debate as to whether any of them are worthy of being top 10 picks. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
Panthers have glaring needs at QB, OT entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:42 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 - New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) punts the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Dixon joined the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, after spending the past four seasons with the New York Giants, (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Los Angeles Rams sign former Giants punter Riley Dixon

Apr. 05, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land Deshaun Watson to solve the quarterback issues that have plagued them for the better part of...

FILE - Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Panthers agreed to a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with Moore on Friday, March 18, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Busy Panthers extend WR D.J. Moore, add 4 free agents

Mar. 18, 2022 02:14 PM 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

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

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould makes the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2022 02:11 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over Rams

By Josh Dubow Nov. 15, 2021 11:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers 11/15/2021

Nov. 15, 2021 06:39 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacts on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Lions desperately seeking victory against struggling Eagles

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Despite big win, McVay wants faster starts from Rams offense

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 18, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

A fan cheers from the upper deck at SoFi Stadium during the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 22, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

Rams put punters Hekker, Bojorquez on COVID-19 list

Aug. 21, 2021 04:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams put punters Johnny Hekker and Corey Bojorquez on the COVID-19 list Saturday, leaving them without a punter available...

Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson kicks during NFL football practice Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks' Myers, Dickson look to build on career years

Aug. 11, 2021 01:36 PM EDT