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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

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp pauses 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/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' flashy superstars winning with old-fashioned tenacity

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2022 04:48 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrate after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
NFL Today, Championship Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 11:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt, left, and K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco commits major mistakes at the worst time

By Joe Reedy Jan. 30, 2022 10:33 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt, left, and K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners

By Greg Beacham Jan. 30, 2022 09:46 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

Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker (6) celebrates after kicker Matt Gay (8) kicked the game-winning field goal 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/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Quartet of classics featured greatest toes on turf

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 25, 2022 02:32 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

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 08:16 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) celebrates with teammate Dawson Knox (88) after catching an 18-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs host Bengals, 49ers at Rams for spots in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Jan. 23, 2022 07:04 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Gay's 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27

By Fred Goodall Jan. 23, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's return to the Bucs next season isn't a lock

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2022 03:02 PM EST