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October 4, 2014
Rams want Tavon Austin to play DeSean Jackson role in new offense
Rookie head coach Sean McVay believes 5-foot-8 receiver Tavon Austin can use his speed to become a big-play threat for the Rams.
Rams rookies Smart, Price excited to learn from Aaron Donald | FOX Sports
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Tanzel Smart and Ejuan Price share the same admiration for Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. However, that respect was built from different vantage points.
Source: Rams unlikely to OK Robinson option
Offensive tackle Greg Robinson's fifth-year option is unlikely to be exercised by the Rams, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Mixed signals from Rams on Trumaine Johnson
The Rams opted to apply the franchise tag to cornerback Trumaine Johnson for a second time, despite the 20-percent raise over last year's eight-figure salary. Since then, mixed signals have emerged as to whether the Rams will keep him under the one-year, $16.74 million tender (which he has signed), trade him, or sign him to...
Rams seem unlikely to trade away CB Johnson
Rams appear more focused on a contract extension for Trumaine Johnson rather than a trade of the cornerback.
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Tim Barnes scheduled to work out for 49ers
The draft is the main attention-getter in the NFL this week, but teams are taking care of business on other fronts with offseason workout programs underway across the league. Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the 49ers will have former Rams center Tim Barnes in for a workout on Tuesday. Barnes was...
Trumaine Johnson Reportedly Will Remain with Rams Amid Trade Rumors
The Los Angeles Rams are planing to retain cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the 2017 season despite nearly two months' worth of trade rumors. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Johnson will stay put...
L.A. Rams won't trade Trumaine Johnson this season
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Rams corner Trumaine Johnson will not be traded, according to a source informed of the situation. The Rams slapped Johnson with the franchise tag.
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Report: Broncos to exercise 2018 option on Bradley Roby
The deadline for teams to exercise their 2018 contract options on their 2014 first-round picks is on May 3 and we've seen some teams already make their moves. The choices were easy in those cases as players like Cowboys guard Zack Martin, Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald have established...
Why St. Louis could win its lawsuit against Stan Kroenke
The city of St. Louis filed a lawsuit this week against the NFL and Rams owner Stan Kroenke over the team's move to L.A. Here's why Kroenke could be in trouble.
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Aaron Donald first to receive official fifth-year option, C.J. Mosley should follow
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Rams exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Aaron Donald, an obvious decision by any GM. Soon to follow should be Ravens own, C.J. Mosley. "I'm sure that...
St. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams' move
St. Louis is suing the NFL and its teams over the Rams' move to Los Angeles, alleging a breach of contract has resulted in a net loss of more than $100 million.
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St. Louis Sues NFL, All 32 Teams over Rams Relocation to LA
The city of St. Louis, St. Louis County and the area's Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority filed a lawsuit against the NFL regarding the relocation of the Los Angeles Rams , the St...
St. Louis is suing the NFL and the Rams over team's move to Los Angeles
Things between the Rams and St. Louis could get ugly
St. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams relocation to LA
The city of St. Louis and that region's sports authority are suing the National Football League over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in St. Louis Circuit Court also names the NFL's 32 teams as defendants and seeks unspecified damages and restitution. The
St. Louis files lawsuit against NFL, all 32 teams over relocation of Rams
The NFL appears to have one major lawsuit on its docket, and two more could soon follow in its wake. The City of St. Louis and the County of St. Louis have filed a lawsuit against the NFL and each of its 32 franchises claiming that they illegally approved the relocation of the Rams from St. Louis to
Rams make no-brainer move to pick up Aaron Donald's fifth-year option for 2018
Donald has proven to be one of the steals of the 2014 NFL Draft
Rams exercise fifth-year option on Aaron Donald
NFL teams must exercise the fifth-year options on 2014 first-round draft picks prior to May 3. The Rams exercised the extra year for All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Ian Rapoport reported.
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Aaron Donald's 5th-Year Contract Option Reportedly Exercised by Rams
The Los Angeles Rams exercised the fifth-year contract option on defensive tackle Aaron Donald for the 2018 season Wednesday. ESPN's Field Yates was the first to report that L...
LOOK: Rams all-time leading tackler thanks team, fans, Saints in retirement message
James Laurinaitis retires as the Rams' all-time leading tackler
James Laurinaitis announces his retirement
James Laurinaitis announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons. The second-round pick by the Rams in 2009 wrote on Twitter that his body was telling him it was time to box up the shoulder pads.
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James Laurinaitis Retires from NFL at Age 30 After 8 Seasons
Former St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints linebacker James Laurinaitis has retired after eight seasons in the NFL ...
Trumaine Johnson, Rams Reportedly to Talk Contract Amid Trade Rumors
While a trade remains a possibility, the Los Angeles Rams are considering a long-term extension for cornerback Trumaine Johnson ...
Richard Sherman availability makes Trumaine Johnson trade difficult
The Rams already were having a hard time finding a taker for Trumaine Johnson and his big salary. Richard Sherman being available, too, doesn't help.
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Vikings bring in former Rams QB Case Keenum
The Vikings are signing former Rams quarterback Case Keenum to back up Sam Bradford. What does that say about the team's plans for Teddy Bridgewater?
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T.J. McDonald, Dolphins Agree to 1-Year Contract Despite 8-Game Suspension
T.J. McDonald spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams , but he decided to move on Friday when he signed a one-year deal at the minimum salary with the Miami Dolphins , the team announced ...
Free agent safety T.J. McDonald reportedly hit with eight-game suspension
The free agent notched two picks for the Rams last year, but his offseason isn't going well
Redskins sign Brian Quick to help replace DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon
Quick never started more than eight games in a season during his five years with the Rams
Free agency roundup: Redskins sign Brian Quick
Washington signed wide receiver Brian Quick following five seasons spent with the Rams. Quick had a career-year this past campaign, snagging 41 balls for 564 yards and three scores.
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Agents: Redskins agree to terms with WR Brian Quick
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick.
Brian Quick, Redskins Agree to Contract After 5 Seasons with Rams
Wide receiver Brian Quick finished a career season in 2016 as a member of the Los Angeles Rams . The Washington Redskins rewarded him for the effort Friday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Caplan of ESPN reported the news...
Rams sign pass rusher Connor Barwin to 1-year deal
New defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has found an outside linebacker to pair with Robert Quinn in Los Angeles. The Rams on Thursday announced the signing of former Eagles pass rusher Connor Barwin.
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Greg Zuerlein Re-Signs with Los Angeles Rams on 3-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Rams maintained some continuity on special teams Tuesday when they re-signed kicker Greg Zuerlein . Per Myles Simmons of the Rams' official website, Zuerlein agreed to a three-year deal with the team...
Former Rams player makes hilarious video after being traded to the Dolphins
William Hayes doesn't seem happy about being traded for a 'stapler and a coffee machine'
New Dolphins player laments: Rams traded him for 'a stapler and a coffee machine'
The Miami Dolphins are gaining a funny player and perhaps a valuable defensive addition. Late Thursday night at the end of a flurry of NFL activity on the opening of free agency, the Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams swung a deal that went a bit below the radar: The Rams sent defensive end William Hayes
Rams Trade William Hayes to Dolphins for 2017 6th-Round Draft Pick
The Los Angeles Rams announced Friday that they have traded defensive end William Hayes and a 2017 seventh-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2017 sixth-round pick...
Rams agree to trade William Hayes to Dolphins
The Los Angeles Rams announced late Thursday night they have agreed to trade defensive end William Hayes to the Miami Dolphins.
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If reports true, Rams could have up to $80M invested in Robert Woods and Tavon Austin
That is not necessarily the position you want to find yourself in
Fantasy Football: Kenny Britt signs with Browns
Kenny Britt is coming off a career season with the Rams and now he could be the No. 1 receiver for the Browns after signing as a free agent. Jamey Eisenberg looks at the Fantasy outlook for Britt with his new team.
Browns to sign Kenny Britt, so what does this mean for Terrelle Pryor?
The Cleveland Browns are about to commit big money to a late-blooming receiver with only one year of big production. Yes, the Browns — for the moment — have shifted their focus at receiver, poised to sign former Los Angeles Rams wideout Kenny Britt to a reported four-year, $32.5 million deal, with $17
Kenny Britt, Browns Reportedly Agree on 4-Year $32.5 Million Contract
After spending three years with the Los Angeles Rams , free-agent wide receiver Kenny Britt has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Browns ...
Rams admit Greg Robinson draft mistake, give huge deal to new left tackle Andrew Whitworth
When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Greg Robinson with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2014 draft, he was supposed to be their left tackle for a long time. Instead, the Rams had to spend a small fortune to fix their left tackle problem. According to SportsTrust Advisors, the Rams have worked out the framework
NFL Insider: Trade 'rumors' surrounding Rams' Trumaine Johnson don't add up
Johnson is not a shut-down corner, yet he is set to be highest paid defensive back in the NFL for 2017
Rams open to trading CB Trumaine Johnson
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the Rams are in discussions with several clubs about potentially trading away cornerback Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved in the talks.
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Report: Rams considering trading franchise corner Trumaine Johnson
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Rams might consider trading cornerback Trumaine Johnson, whom they placed the franchise tag. The news is somewhat surprising in that the Rams would seem to lack depth at the position without Johnson, 27, who became the first corner to be franchised
Rams Reportedly Discussing Trumaine Johnson Trade with Multiple Teams
When the Los Angeles Rams franchise tagged Trumaine Johnson , it looked like they'd be bound together for the second straight year on a short-term deal. It seems that tag was only so the Rams could avoid losing their star corner for nothing...
NFL free agency preview: Top 25 defensive players, led by a mountain of a defensive end
A lot of the best defensive players were taken off the market due to the franchise tag: Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry, Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson, Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short, Los Angeles Chargers outside
Kenny Britt Reportedly Drawing Interest from 49ers, Eagles Ahead of Free Agency
Wide receiver Kenny Britt turned in a career season in 2016 for the Los Angeles Rams and is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams as he hits free agency...
Rams CB Trumaine Johnson signs franchise tender
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson has signed his $16.7 million franchise tender for the upcoming season.
The Rams' Trumaine Johnson signs tender, will play on the franchise tag again
Johnson will have made over $30.6 million across the 2016 and 2017 seasons
