DeSean Jackson comes home to provide Sean McVay, Rams a deep threat
The Los Angeles native is one of the most prolific deep-threat receivers in NFL history, which the Rams need to unlock their offense's full potential.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
Barnwell: Could these six teams still win the NFL offseason? Why they've been quiet and what's next
The shrunken salary cap has meant that a few teams have made next to zero moves since the season ended. Could they still improve?
Source: Chiefs agree to 1-year deal with Blythe
Austin Blythe, 28, who started at center for each of the past three seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, is joining the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
NFL's 17-game schedule: Opponents for all 32 teams
The NFL officially announced it will change the number of games for the first time since 1978. Who is playing who in 2021?
D. Jackson on L.A. homecoming: 'About winning'
DeSean Jackson is excited about joining coach Sean McVay, QB Matthew Stafford with the Rams in his return to Los Angeles, saying "I'm about winning."
Why Stephen A. sees the Rams as the biggest threat to the Bucs in the NFC (2:26)
'Some decisions work; some don't': Why Rams' Sean McVay-Jared Goff partnership eroded
In 2018, Goff and McVay led the Rams to the Super Bowl and looked to have built a permanent foundation. Two years later, the QB is gone. Where did it all go wrong?
NFL free-agency buzz on all 32 teams: Execs break down key moves, what comes next
With many big names off the market, here's what those inside front offices are saying about all 32 teams.
Why McVay, Goff didn't work in Los Angeles (1:20)
Titans fill WR need with Reynolds, source says
The Tennessee Titans filled a need Monday, agreeing to a deal with wide receiver Josh Reynolds, a source told ESPN's Dianna Russini.
Rams add DeSean to Stafford's stable of targets
The new-look Los Angeles Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a veteran presence to throw to when they added DeSean Jackson to their wide receiver group on Sunday.
Los Angeles Rams' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Leonard Floyd returns on a four-year deal
The Rams accomplished one of their biggest goals in free agency by re-signing Floyd, who provided a pass-rush off the edge with 10.5 sacks.
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The Rams have acquired receiver DeSean Jackson, the team announced.
Rams QB Stafford embracing SB expectations
New Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford welcomes playing in big games, saying Friday "feeling that pressure is a positive thing, I love that."
Source: CB Hill signing $24M deal with Browns
Troy Hill is signing a 4-year/$24M deal with the Browns, a source said. Hill started 16 games for the Rams last season.
Seahawks aid offense, add G Jackson, TE Everett
The Seahawks on Wednesday upgraded their offense by trading for guard Gabe Jackson, sources told ESPN, and signing tight end Gerald Everett.
Source: Lions finalizing trade for Rams' Brockers
The Detroit Lions are finalizing a trade for Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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The Rams have cleared space to get under the salary cap ahead of Wednesday's deadline, the team announced. When the NFL announced a 2021 cap of $182.5 million last week, the Rams were more than $31.26 million over the cap, according to Roster Management System used by ESPN. The Rams were expected to restructure several veteran contracts to get under the cap, including the deals of Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp.
Source: Rams, LB Floyd agree on 4 years, $64M
The Rams are bringing LB Leonard Floyd back on a four-year, $64 million deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Rams and edge rusher Leonard Floyd have agreed to terms on a four-year deal, the team announced. Adam Schefter reported the contract is worth $64 million. Rams coach Sean McVay made it known before the season ended that Floyd was a pending unrestricted free agent who they wanted to retain. Last season, Floyd had a career-high 10.5 sacks and he will now continue as a pivotal playmaker on the edge.
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The Rams placed a first-round tender on Darious Williams, who ranked third in completion percentage over expectation allowed among outside corners (min. 300 coverage snaps, at least 70% at outside corner) last season, per NFL Next Gen Stats. He's among pretty good company in the metric's top 5. Xavier Rhodes -13% Jalen Ramsey -9% Darious Williams -7% Jaire Alexander -7% Xavien Howard -7%
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The Rams have placed a first-round tender on restricted free agent cornerback Darious Williams, per ESPN's Dan Graziano. An undrafted free agent from Alabama-Birmingham in 2018, Williams played a key role in the secondary last season with four interceptions and 14 pass deflections.
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With the March 17 deadline to get under the salary cap approaching, Rams GM Les Snead said, "We've had to knock on the door of a lot of our key figures, key pillars and ask them to, in some cases, make sacrifices and in some cases, adjust their contract to help us get under the cap." The Rams are $31.26 million over the cap, according to Roster Management used by ESPN. "The vision right now is to get to the finish line without having to release players," Snead said.
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With the 2021 salary cap set at $182.5 million, the Rams' adjusted salary cap will be $187,099,141, according to Roster Management System used by ESPN. With a week until free agency begins, the Rams are over the cap by $31.3 million, per RMS, and that accounts for the pending trade that send Jared Goff to the Lions in exchange for Matthew Stafford. The Rams also have $34 million in dead money, per RMS.
After big Matthew Stafford move, Rams' offense to get minor reshuffle
The Rams are anticipated to return at least eight offensive starters, including receivers Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp and tight end Tyler Higbee.
2020 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 459 | 371 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 372 | 296 |
| Arizona | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 410 | 367 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 376 | 390 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.913th
Rushing Yards126.110th
Points For23.122nd
Points Against18.532nd