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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
3 Rams who could crack ESPN’s 2027 top 100 rankings

The Los Angeles Rams saw four players — Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, Matthew Stafford and Trent McDuffie — make ESPN’s predictions for the top 100 players in 2026. With the Rams stockpiled with...

Aaron Donald returns to Rams (salary cap)

Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams … balance sheet. The un-retired defensive tackle is now an official member of the 2026 active player salary cap and Overthecap.com has the numbers...

Donald misses Rams practice; Week 1 status TBD

Sean McVay won't put a timeline on when Aaron Donald will play in his first game after being retired for two years.

Grading every NFL team's 2026 preseason: Rams ace the summer, Falcons fail amid quarterback uncertainty

From Fernando Mendoza's uneven debut with the Raiders to Aaron Donald's return to the Rams, here are the biggest developments and final grades from the 2026 preseason

Matthew Stafford ranked No. 4 on NFL Top 100 players of 2026

Matthew Stafford has officially found his place on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, with the Los Angeles Rams quarterback coming in at No. 4 overall. While Stafford’s exact ranking is the...

Aaron Donald sits out practice: Rams admit returning star might not play Week 1 in Australia

A day after officially coming out of retirement, Donald missed Monday's practice and his Week 1 status remains unclear

Matthew Stafford No. 4 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has made his third-consecutive appearance on the NFL Top 100, receiving his highest ranking yet for his peers.

Aaron Donald caps perfect Rams offseason while 49ers continue to falter

Aaron Donald's return to the Los Angeles Rams caps a much more successful offseason than that of the rival San Francisco 49ers.

Myles Garrett trade accidentally convinced Aaron Donald to return to NFL

The Rams’ pursuit of Myles Garrett unexpectedly sparked Aaron Donald’s desire to end his retirement and return to Los Angeles.

Rams were as surprised for Aaron Donald’s return as anyone

The Los Angeles Rams and their staff made moves for Trent McDuffie, Myles Garrett and more because it was what they thought were the best moves for the team. They apparently did not make these...

Myles Garrett earns massive NFL honor after blockbuster Rams trade

Myles Garrett received a major honor before his Rams debut, earning the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s best players.

Rams linebackers have an opportunity to prove themselves with all eyes watching

The Los Angeles Rams officially have one of the most stacked rosters in NFL history, and that turns up the heat on some of the team’s lesser known contributors.

Aaron Donald returns: Inside the conversations that sparked his Rams comeback

It was a conversation coach Sean McVay never expected to have with the 10-season vet, but three months later, Donald is back in a Rams uniform.

Rams believe in Aaron Donald because they've seen this story before

The Los Angeles Rams have seen Aaron Donald succeed in the face of skeptics before.

Get the best of Turf Show Times on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Turf Show Times. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Rams.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. Now you won’t have...

Rams revel in Aaron Donald’s comeback, but he might not suit up for opener

Rams players, including Quentin Lake and Kobie Turner, are thrilled Aaron Donald is back on the team, but Sean McVay won't push for him to play in the opener.

Monday, August 31, 2026
Details Of Aaron Donald’s New Rams Contract

Most of the excitement surrounding Aaron Donald‘s return to the Rams is focused on what he will bring to the team’s pass rush. Chris Shula’s defense already boasted top-five pressure and sack...

Donald misses Rams practice; Week 1 status TBD

Sean McVay won't put a timeline on when Aaron Donald will play in his first game after being retired for two years.

Rams sign 17 players to practice squad

After finalizing their initial 53-man roster Sunday, the Rams announced Monday that they had signed 17 players to the practice squad, taking advantage of the additional spot available through the...

Rams announce 11 captains, most in Sean McVay era

The Los Angeles Rams are entering the 2026 season with an unprecedented amount of leadership. After finishing their initial 53-man roster Sunday, the Rams announced Monday that their players had...

Injury Updates: Aaron Donald not practicing Monday "part of the plan all along," Myles Garrett "making really good progress," and updates on Terrance Ferguson, Grant Stuard, Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich

Rams head coach Sean McVay addressed why Aaron Donald wasn't practicing Monday, as well as injury updates on Myles Garrett, Terrance Ferguson, Grant Stuard, Keagen Trost and Justin Dedich.

Rams announce team captains for 2026 season

The Rams' 2026 team captains are set.

Aaron Donald was historically great. The 2026 version will be different.

Aaron Donald is the only player in the history of Pro Football Focus (PFF) to record 10 seasons with a grade over 90.0. The superstar defensive tackle has never fallen below that mark. That...

Rams 53-man roster: Does LA have enough tackles and defensive backs?

The Los Angeles Rams may boast one of the best rosters in professional football history on paper. But margins are extremely thin in the NFL. For every position of strength—like the defensive line...

Aaron Donald's contract is great news, just not for Rams' future payroll

The Los Angeles Rams are even more all-in on 2026 after signing Aaron Donald to a one-year contract worth up to $30 million, and the payroll is straining.

Dolphins could still be suitors in Rams' potential Stetson Bennett trade market

The Miami Dolphins could be a team to watch if the Los Angeles Rams are open to trading quarterback Stetson Bennett before the season.

Jets are about to learn brutal Troy Reeder lesson Rams fans already know

Former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Troy Reeder is going to show the New York Jets and their fans why they made a mistake by signing him.

Rams sign 17 players to initial 2026 practice squad

The Rams signed 17 players to their initial practice squad on Monday following the release of the initial 53-man roster on Sunday.

Rams' two-week Aaron Donald exemption will let them iron out more details

The NFL has granted the Los Angeles Rams a two-week roster exemption to help navigate Aaron Donald's unprecedented return.

Atlanta's Angel Reese breaks yet another WNBA record in Dream's victory against Lynx

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese set a new WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season in a victory against the Minnesota Lynx.

Rams' return in Mark Redman trade adds a drop to near-empty future draft bucket

The Los Angeles Rams returned a 2028 Day 3 draft pick by trading tight end Mark Redman to the Green Bay Packers.

Monday NFL Transactions: NFC West

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Sunday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads...

Aaron Donald's return spurs heavy action on Rams

Aaron Donald's return has strengthened the Los Angeles Rams' status as favorites to win Super Bowl LXI while also driving a surge in action backing th

No Rams claimed on waiver wire

The Los Angeles Rams did not have any of their cut players claimed on the waiver wire on Monday, leaving all of them available to be signed to the practice squad. The Rams, who were very late in...

This Aaron Donald quote should terrify 31 other teams after shock Rams return

Recently unretired Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald claims he has not lost a step after stepping away from the NFL for two years.

8 waived Rams the team should prioritize as practice-squad targets

The Los Angeles Rams shrank the active roster to 53 players. Now, GM Les Snead has to reverse course and re-sign these 8 starts to the practice squad.

Sean McVay sits starters, Rams win preseason

Sean McVay isn’t the first head coach to sit every starter and important reserve during the preseason, but the L.A. Rams may have perfected the practice. While every key player sat during the...

When is Aaron Donald eligible for the Hall of Fame? Explaining timeline reset for induction after unretiring

Aaron Donald's pursuit of another championship will delay his Hall of Fame clock.

What we learned from NFL roster cuts: Struggling QBs J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson stay put

Initial 53-man rosters revealed five unusually crowded quarterback rooms, uncertain futures for former first-round picks and a frightening new pass-rush pairing in Los Angeles.

Preseason winners, losers: Fernando Mendoza falls behind as Rams strengthen Super Bowl candidacy

The Rams and Ravens strengthened their Super Bowl cases, but injuries, uneven quarterback play and roster concerns created trouble elsewhere

Rams Unsure Of Aaron Donald’s Week 1 Status; Latest On DT’s Return

Sunday brought about confirmation of the Aaron Donald‘s long-awaited Rams reunion. The future Hall of Famer will play in 2026 after two years in retirement. Attention will now turn to the matter...

Puka Nacua back with Rams at Sunday’s practice

Puka Nacua was back at practice on Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams after missing the last several weeks. Nacua’s return bodes well for his availability in Week 1. On the defensive side for L.A.,...

Garrett 'changing the culture' of Rams, even from the sideline

The veteran pass rusher's new teammates comment on the "incredible player," his presence and his impact on L.A.

Aaron Donald is ready for the moment (again) as Rams chase history

Aaron Donald is ready to help the Los Angeles Rams chase another Super Bowl just like he did in 2021, this time as part of a historic roster.

The Sports Report: Aaron Donald rejoins the Rams

Aaron Donald agreed to terms with the Rams, donned his No. 99 jersey and practiced with the team for the first time since 2023.

Aaron Donald looking forward to being ‘part of something special' with Rams comeback

Aaron Donald returned to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to chase another Super Bowl title. The 35-year-old Donald made his decision after several weeks of...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
2026 NFL Trades

The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. Early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the...

Aaron Donald talks rejoining Rams in 2026: 'Do I feel like I can play at a high level? Yes'

Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald reacts to coming out of retirement to re-join the team for the 2026 season.

Top Takeaways from Sean McVay on Rams initial 53-Man roster for 2026: Aaron Donald's return, and approach to making difficult decisions and practice squad construction

Rams head coach Sean McVay talked with the media following the initial 53-man roster decision about the return of Aaron Donald and McVay's approach to difficult decisions and practice squad...

Rams final moves ahead of 2026 53-man roster deadline include trade, three on IR, waived 28 players, five terminated vested veterans, one waived/injured

The Rams' final moves ahead of 2026 53-man roster deadline included one trade, three placed on IR, waived 28 players, five terminated vested veterans and one waived/injured.

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