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Los Angeles Rams sign QB Brett Rypien

May. 04, 2023 02:36 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Brett Rypien on Thursday. Rypien spent his first four NFL seasons with the Denver...

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

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 21-27

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

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

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

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 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 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

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is hugged by offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) after rushing for a 21-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers can reach playoffs if they avenge loss to Lions

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:05 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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. The Saints won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: Some NFL teams won't reap reward for poor seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) is upended by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nick Scott (33) in the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rams add another injury in their season of frustration

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2022 11:55 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek, above, makes a catch as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sidney Jones IV defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Injuries, exits force young WRs to step up for Packers, Rams

Dec. 18, 2022 01:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mayfield tries to build on momentum as Rams visit Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to a coach during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff enjoying life as Lions make improbable playoff run

By Dave Hogg Dec. 12, 2022 07:18 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks to Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers plan to finish playing to win, not peeking at future

Dec. 08, 2022 12:27 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2022 04:24 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 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