Los Angeles Rams News

No strangers to bundling draft picks in pursuit of the players they covet, the Los Angeles Rams sent two additional seventh-round picks to the Philadelphia Eagles to move up 10 spots in the 2026 NFL Draft and select wide receiver CJ Daniels in the sixth round. While many expected the Rams to use an earlier pick at the position, Daniels was the only offseason addition to a room topped comfortably by one of the league's most dynamic duos in Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Behind that pairing, the number three role is less decided, with a potential training camp battle expected to sort out a rotation between Daniels, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith. Unfortunately, whoever claims the Rams' third receiver spot will hold very little fantasy relevance in an offense at the forefront of the tight end revival. That said, Adams is 33 years old, and Nacua plays a physical brand of football that has caused him to miss seven games over the past two seasons, so if Daniels can earn himself a roster spot, he has the size and versatility to handle an expanded role as an injury fill-in for either. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR117, he is by no means a player who needs to be targeted as aggressively as he was by the Rams in April, but he's worthy of an end-of-bench or taxi squad stash in deeper leagues.

While playing in all 17 games in 2025, Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams finished as the fantasy RB9, but his points per game in half-PPR formats dropped by almost 1.9 points from his RB7 finish of the previous season. While many are quick to point out the growing involvement of 2024 third-round pick Blake Corum, one of the biggest factors working against Williams in 2025 was his red zone usage. Williams was still one of the most efficient goal line players in the league, but with wide receiver Davante Adams scoring an NFL record 11 receiving touchdowns from within the five-yard line, Williams saw his red zone carries drop by more than 20 attempts from the previous season. Adams holds the career record for most receiving touchdowns from the one-yard line, so his goal line usage is not going to suddenly dry up in 2026, but regression will likely prevent him from again hitting double-digit scores from that area, providing Williams more opportunities from a part of the field where he has been one of the league's most successful players over the past three seasons. At RotoBaller's RB14, Williams represents some of the highest odds of a top-five fantasy finish from a player going outside the top 12 of his position and remains a reliable RB1 for drafters loading up on receivers with their first two picks.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford put together a career year in 2025, throwing for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns across 17 games and winning his first NFL MVP award. Entering 2026, the veteran signal-caller should once again have a strong ecosystem around him in Los Angeles and has a good chance to be the leader of one of the NFL's best offenses. Even still, Stafford is facing likely production regression as he heads into his age-38 season. Stafford's touchdown rate spiked to 7.7% last year, a significant jump from both his 2024 rate (3.9%) and his career mark (4.8%). Because Stafford offers zero upside as a rusher, even a slight regression in his touchdown rate would significantly impact his fantasy production. Additionally, Stafford still faces heightened injury risk given his age and history of back and neck issues. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore taking advantage of a clear sell-high window on Stafford.

The Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft went down as one of the biggest surprises of Day 1, but now that the dust has settled, Simpson's long-term dynasty appeal has grown more obvious. Since the draft, the Rams have agreed with Matthew Stafford on an extension that appears to keep the reigning MVP in Los Angeles through the 2027 season. With the Rams also trading away a handful of picks to continue bolstering a win-now roster, 2028 could serve as a natural transition season and a chance to begin building a team around Simpson after he's had two years to develop behind the scenes. While he may not have the immediate impact of some of the other rookies in his class, if the Rams believe they have their quarterback of the future, the franchise has a proven record of investing around their guy. The 23-year-old signal-caller is one of the safest bets to hold value over the next two seasons, and at RotoBaller's dynasty QB26, Simpson could turn into one of the smarter long-term investments as a late-first-round pick in superflex rookie drafts.

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on a felony domestic-violence charge on Monday night, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. The Los Angeles Police Department said the charge was for "a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury" against a spouse. NBC 4 reported that "Jackson thought the woman was recording him with her phone and allegedly tried to take the phone out of her hand." "Investigators said the woman had scratch marks on her arm." The 27-year-old offensive lineman was sued in 2025 by a woman who alleged he recorded her without her consent during sex, repeatedly refused to delete the video, and taunted her with it. The lawsuit was moved to federal court and eventually was dismissed on April 10. Jackson also served a two-game suspension in August of 2024 when the NFL announced he violated the league's personal-conduct policy. After agreeing to a three-year, $57 million extension with the Rams in February of last year, Jackson could be facing another suspension to open the 2026 campaign.

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks it's "more likely than not" that defensive tackle Aaron Donald unretires to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams and new star pass-rusher Myles Garrett in 2026. Nobody else is saying what Schefter is saying, but they are acknowledging the fact that Donald is considering coming out of retirement to try to help the Rams get back to the Super Bowl, which will be held at SoFi Stadium this year. We are a ways away from Donald actually announcing that he is going to return, but it feels like it will be hard for him to pass up having a chance to headline a pass-rushing unit in L.A. that would feature arguably two of the best sack artists of all time. Schefter said that if he had to guess, he would guess that Donald returns to make the Rams the unquestioned Super Bowl favorite in 2026. The 35-year-old veteran is still probably in phenomenal shape after recording eight sacks and 53 tackles (28 solo) in 16 starts in 2023 in his final year in the league. The 10-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro had a whopping 111 sacks in his 10 years in the league.

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has finished as the RB9 or better in each of the past three seasons, even cracking the top six in a 2023 season in which a high ankle sprain limited him to only 12 games. With 2024 third-round pick Blake Corum becoming a popular breakout candidate following his strong finish to the 2025 season, Williams has seen his dynasty value slip, making him an under-the-radar trade target who is still very much in play for another RB1 finish. While Corum did see his usage spike over the final stretch of the season, he never came close to supplanting Williams as the primary ball carrier and was used sparingly in the passing game. Williams still finished the season with more than 300 opportunities and almost doubled Corum in both red zone and goal line carries. With the Rams profiling as an early Super Bowl favorite, both backs should see the field often and in favorable situations. Only turning 26 before the start of the season and under contract for the next three years, Williams should continue to provide both short and long-term value and could prove to be a bargain as RotoBaller's dynasty RB16.

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter appeared in just five games and did not record a single carry during his rookie season. With Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum both appearing in all 17 games for Los Angeles, Hunter never had an opportunity to prove himself. Entering 2026, Williams and Corum remain atop the Rams running back depth chart and are coming off a season in which they combined to record over 2,300 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns. Hunter may not even be guaranteed to win the RB3 role in Los Angeles, as veteran back Ronnie Rivers is also on the team's roster entering training camp. Hunter recorded 1,356 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season at Auburn, so he could have some untapped upside. However, his path to playing time in Los Angeles is hard to see. Dynasty managers may want to consider moving on from Hunter ahead of 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams and star edge rusher Myles Garrett did not agree on a new deal after he was acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Browns on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Instead, the Rams reworked Garrett's contract that pays him $204 million over five years. The average per year and term stay the same as his deal was in Cleveland, but the alteration allows the Rams to onboard Garrett and his record-setting deal to move the vesting date of his guarantees back a few months. The 30-year-old seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro will head to the NFC West to try and help the Rams get to another Super Bowl after setting the NFL's single-season sack record with 23 in 17 starts for Cleveland last year. On paper, the Rams now clearly have the best roster in the NFL, and Garrett's arrival could bring legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald out of retirement to make their defensive line even more formidable. Garrett will be the No. 1 defensive lineman off the board in IDP fantasy drafts in 2026.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson put together a career year in 2025, recording 43 catches for 408 yards and eight touchdowns on 56 targets across 15 games. However, Parkinson looks like a prime regression candidate heading into 2026. For one, his production in 2025 was largely fueled by a spike in touchdown receptions, and he remained a low-volume target-earner on a game-to-game basis. Secondly, the Rams have one of the deepest tight end rooms in the league with Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, and 2026 second-round pick Max Klare all providing playing time competition for Parkinson. Even if Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the league in touchdown passes for the second straight season in 2026, it seems unlikely that Parkinson will be able to match or exceed his 2025 output. Dynasty managers should be looking to sell high on Parkinson before the start of the upcoming season.

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum continues to be a top handcuff while also offering standalone value in deeper leagues. Corum took on a larger role during the second half of the 2025 season, totaling 405 rushing yards and five touchdowns over the final six games. From Week 13-16, he was the overall RB8 in PPR leagues, despite Kyren Williams being the lead back and Corum having just two catches during that window. Corum already ranks as the RB32 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, and he has top-12 upside if Williams were to miss time. Dynasty managers should consider sending out trade offers for Corum this offseason. Although his price tag went up based on his strong 2025 campaign, he's still likely priced below his true value. He's a particularly valuable target for managers who have Williams on their roster and want a little insurance in case he goes down.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson faces even more competition in 2026 than he did last season, but the opportunity still exists for him to separate himself as the organization's tight end of the future. In addition to returning veterans Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee, the Rams spent a second-round pick on Ohio State tight end prospect Max Klare. While that's some serious draft capital, we can't discount the late-season emergence that Ferguson displayed last year. The Oregon product had five catches, 87 yards, and two touchdowns over his final two games as a rookie in 2025, and he's a potential breakout candidate heading into Year 2. For what it's worth, the expert rankers agree. Despite the addition of Klare, Ferguson still ranks as the overall TE29 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

When asked by FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz if he's considering coming out of retirement and playing for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 after they acquired All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns on Monday, former defensive tackle Aaron Donald said, "I'm for sure flirting with the idea. Helluva an opportunity with the Super Bowl in SoFi this year. If I can find the fire, it's a possibility." The 35-year-old last played for the Rams in 2023, but we're pretty sure he could return and still be one of the best interior defensive linemen in the game. The former 13th overall pick back in 2014 out of Pittsburgh made 10 Pro Bowls and was an eight-time first-team All-Pro in his 10 seasons with the Rams. Donald retired in 2023 with 111 career sacks, 543 tackles (340 solo), 176 tackles for loss, and 260 QB hits across 154 regular-season games. Donald was also named the league's Defensive Player of the Year three times. If he were to return in 2026 and join forces with Garrett, the Rams would have by far the best pass-rushing package in the NFL.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare has an intriguing dynasty outlook as a second-round pick, but a crowded position room adds an extra wrinkle to his fantasy stock. The Rams spent a second-round pick on a tight end for the second year in a row, pairing Klare with Terrance Ferguson (as well as veterans Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson). The Rams are a pass-heavy offense, which is encouraging, but there's no denying that there is still plenty of competition for targets. In addition to the four tight ends, Matthew Stafford will be busy throwing to Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, and to a lesser extent, Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels. Managers find themselves in a predicament when trying to forecast Klare's role. On one hand, we know the coaching staff wants to get him involved, since they spent a 2026 second-round pick on him. On the other hand, as a rookie, he's at a disadvantage relative to the other tight ends who have more experience in the Rams' system. Managers will likely have to be patient, as Klare has the potential to be the Rams' No. 1 tight end down the road, but he'll presumably struggle to achieve weekly fantasy relevance in 2026. For what it's worth, the experts are equally intrigued by his long-term outlook. He ranks as RotoBaller's TE20 in the latest dynasty rankings, and he projects as a late third-round pick in most 2026 rookie drafts.

The Cleveland Browns are finalizing a deal that would send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and additional compensation that is still being negotiated, as reported by NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Garrett's 23 sacks in 2025 broke the NFL record and helped him earn his second DPOY Award in the past three seasons. He will join a Rams defense that already added Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie in exchange for a package of picks that included their 2026 first-rounder. With MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the offense and two significant splashes made on defense, the Rams will undoubtedly be an early Super Bowl favorite heading into 2026.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has had one of the most dominant starts to a career in NFL history. Only Justin Jefferson and Odell Beckham Jr. have topped his 95.3 receiving yards per game through the first three seasons in the league, with fourth-place Anquan Boldin more than 10 yards per game behind. Playing in 16 games in 2025, Nacua finished as the WR1 in half-PPR formats. His physical play style will always put him at risk of missing time, but when on the field, his ceiling is as high as any player in the league. At 25 years old, he is RotoBaller's dynasty WR3 as he enters the final season of his rookie contract. With reigning MVP Matthew Stafford committed to at least two more years with the team, an extension signed by Nacua could be the exact catalyst needed to push him into the top spot, but regardless of where he stands in the rankings, the future is bright for one of the NFL's best young players.

Across 14 games in 2025, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams recorded 60 receptions for 789 yards and 14 touchdowns on 114 targets. Adams developed immediate red zone chemistry in his first season with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, leading the NFL in touchdown catches despite missing three games with a hamstring injury. However, Adams failed to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season for the first time since 2019 and is blocked from being the number one option in his team's passing game by the presence of Rams wideout Puka Nacua. While Los Angeles projects to once again have a prolific passing offense, any slippage from the team's aerial attack may make it difficult for Adams to buoy his production with touchdowns in 2026. As Adams enters his age-34 season, dynasty managers may be wise to cash in on his value with a sell-high trade.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington had an underwhelming 2025 season. Even when Davante Adams or Puka Nacua missed time due to injury, Whittington struggled to emerge as a weekly fantasy threat. Instead, he finished his second NFL season with 18 catches, 171 yards, and zero touchdowns. He had fewer catches and yards in his second season than in his first, despite playing more games. Additionally, through 32 career games, he has yet to catch a touchdown pass. We understand it's tough to cut bait on the No. 3 receiver in such a prominent offense like the Rams, but Whittington has struggled to produce, and the Rams have made an effort to bring in competition. Konata Mumpfield is trending up in this offense, and Los Angeles recently drafted CJ Daniels out of Miami. Managers in deeper leagues can stash Whittington if they have the space, but we also believe managers can justify dropping Whittington in the post-rookie draft roster crunch.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels might not make an immediate impact in his rookie season, but he has the potential to contribute as a fantasy-relevant receiver long-term. Daniels is a sixth-round pick out of Miami, catching 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns en route to the Hurricanes' national championship berth. He's shown that he can contribute at a high level, but he's also on the older side for a prospect. Daniels played six seasons of college football, and he now heads to the NFL at 24 years old. The Rams' wide receiver room is top-heavy with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, leaving very few targets for players like Daniels, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith. With that being said, Nacua and Adams are both in contract years, and it seems unlikely that the latter will return to the Rams in 2027. That means that Daniels could be competing for the opportunity to start alongside Nacua long-term. With high upside in dynasty leagues, Daniels is worth targeting as an early fifth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.

Reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a one-year extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford can now earn up to $105 million over the next two seasons, as he is committed to the Rams through 2027. The 17-year veteran threw a career-high 46 touchdown passes in 2025 while topping 4,700 passing yards for only the fourth time in his Hall of Fame-worthy career. With Los Angeles all in on another Super Bowl push, the environment around Stafford should continue to support fantasy success, and with him entering his age-38 season, he is one of the lower-cost dynasty quarterbacks still capable of turning in consistent week-winning finishes. Stafford is RotoBaller's QB25, but that ranking is likely to rise, with one additional season of reassurance making a monumental difference at this stage in his dynasty career.