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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

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shake hands after the 49ers defeated the Rams 31-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Trades unlikely to save sub-.500 Rams after latest debacle

By Greg Beacham Oct. 31, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) after Ramsey tackled Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams seek to end 7-game regular-season skid to 49ers

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams want more creativity, elusiveness from running backs

By Greg Beacham Oct. 13, 2022 09:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass under prssure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) in the firast half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

By Greg Beacham Oct. 09, 2022 07:31 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 defensive end Nick Bosa, top, sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams' Stafford battling through 16 sacks, TD pass drought

By Greg Beacham Oct. 05, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams 24-9

By Josh Dubow Oct. 03, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive back Eric Weddle (20) congratulates teammates during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Weddle played 12 NFL seasons, then retired after the 2019 season. Thanks to a call from the Los Angeles Rams, the two-time All Pro safety finally will play in the game that eluded him in stints with the Chargers and Baltimore. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Weddle gives Rams spark after returning from retirement

By Josh Dubow Feb. 08, 2022 02:12 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

Los Angeles Rams fans wait to get into SoFi Stadium before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LTs Williams, Whitworth active for NFC title game; Rapp out

Jan. 30, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after his reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams' Stafford fired up to realize his Super Bowl dreams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 27, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Donte' Deayon (21) and linebacker Obo Okoronkwo (45) celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams on brink of Super Bowl despite struggling to close wins

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2022 07:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) is helped off the field after getting injured against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers All-Pro RT Tristan Wirfs inactive against Rams

Jan. 23, 2022 02:16 PM EST

En foto de 5 de diciembre den 2021 el jugador de los Rams de Los Ángeles Andrew Whitworth en la banca durante el juego ante los Jaguars de Jacksonville. El sábado 25 de diciembre del 2021 ingresa a la lista de COVID-19 antes de enfrentar el domingo a Minnesota. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams won't have LT Whitworth, S Rapp against Buccaneers

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 21, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) firest a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers take another crack at Rams in playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 21, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stars aligned: Rams confident their big names will deliver

By Greg Beacham Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Improving defense propels LA Rams onward to Tampa Bay

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

By Greg Beacham Jan. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Watt active for Cards, Weddle in for Rams in playoff meeting

Jan. 17, 2022 07:07 PM EST