Rams' Donald: 'You need fans to play a game'
The Rams' Aaron Donald says it wouldn't be fun to play an NFL game without fans in the stands. "You need fans to play a game," he said. "... That takes out the excitement and the fun out of the game."
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
3rd in NFC West
- 9/13
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- 12/6
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- 12/27h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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With Todd Gurley gone, how will the Rams distribute running back snaps?
With workhorse Todd Gurley now in Atlanta, don't be surprised if the Rams take a page from the 49ers' book and go to a three-man backfield time-share.
N.Y., Calif., Texas move toward pro sports' return
Governors from New York, California and Texas said Monday that professional sports could resume in their respective states in the near future.
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The NFL notified teams that they can begin to open their team facilities on Tuesday, May 19, to a limited number of non-player staff, plus players who have been undergoing rehab assignments since before the shutdown. However, the Rams and Chargers aren't among organizations who will welcome staffers to return Tuesday because of restrictions that remain in place by Governor Gavin Newsom & County Health Departments.
NFL will allow teams to reopen facilities on Tuesday (0:59)
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The Rams have re-signed DE Morgan Fox and, in a corresponding move, released DT Tanzel Smart. Fox was an UDFA from Colorado State-Pueblo and is entering his fifth season with the Rams (Fox was sidelined in 2018 because of a knee injury). The Rams selected Smart in the sixth round of the 2017 draft.
Dickerson says new unis make Rams look soft
Former Rams great Eric Dickerson is not a fan of the team's new uniforms.
NFL team with best new uniform: Rams, Bucs, Falcons, Browns, Chargers or Patriots?
The Rams are the seventh NFL team to unveil a new look for 2020. Where does their new uniform rank with the others we've seen?
Rams reveal new uniforms for stadium debut
The Rams revealed their new uniforms Wednesday. They include a blue jersey featuring yellow gradient numbering and interchangeable blue or yellow pants.
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Rams DL Michael Brockers donated a $10,000 grant to the Houston Independent School District relief fund to help fund meals for kids who are out of school because of COVID-19. "It just really touched my heart and my spirit to do it for my city and the inner city youth who needed the free meals," said Brockers, who added that he depended on school meals when he was growing up. "I feel like it's a really big issue... me coming up in the inner-city school district, I understood and I felt that."
Frank Caliendo impersonates NFL coaches reviewing schedules (1:13)
Nine bold predictions on the 2020 NFL draft class: Experts debate
Which running back will surprise? Who's the best Day 3 pick? Our insiders weigh in on the draft's biggest questions.
Gurley to stay irked at Rams until he gets paid
Todd Gurley said "forget the Rams" and that he's not speaking with his former teammates until he gets the money he says the team still owes him.
Los Angeles Rams' schedule 2020: Opening stretch looks extremely daunting
The Rams won't get to ease into the season, with a Sunday Night matchup with Dallas and two early Eastern time zone games kicking things off.
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The Rams' 2020 schedule features five primetime games.
The Rams' biggest can't-miss game on the 2020 schedule (0:46)
Will Kupp catch over or under 7.5 TDs? (0:53)
Rams and Chargers new stadium making progress towards opening (0:41)
Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
10 rookies who landed with the perfect NFL teams: Okudah, Akers, more
Jeff Okudah could be the No. 1 corner in Detroit. Cam Akers could the Rams' new lead back. These 10 players ended up in great spots.
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus post-draft winners for every team
Ben Roethlisberger and Chandler Jones got some support in the NFL draft, while Alvin Kamara's importance was cemented even more.
Goff finding ways to improve without being with the Rams (1:32)
How coronavirus precautions hurt these eight NFL draft prospects
Social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic created complications for several NFL draft prospects. A look at the ones who fell the furthest.
Rams move on from Todd Gurley, Brandin Cooks in NFL draft's 2nd round
After cutting Gurley and trading Cooks this offseason, the Rams added running back Cam Akers and receiver Van Jefferson with their first two picks.
Source: Gurley doesn't plan grievance vs. Rams
Todd Gurley, who is owed a roster bonus by the Rams following his release, doesn't plan to follow in the footsteps of former teammate Clay Matthews and file a grievance against the team, a source told ESPN.
2020 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 479 | 310 |
| Seattle | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 405 | 398 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 394 | 364 |
| Arizona | 5 | 10 | 1 | .344 | 361 | 442 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards281.24th
Rushing Yards93.726th
Points For24.611th
Points Against22.816th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(20) | Cam Akers | RB | Florida State |
| 2(25) | Van Jefferson | WR | Florida |
| 3(20) | Terrell Lewis | OLB | Alabama |
| 3(40) | Terrell Burgess | S | Utah |
| 4(30) | Brycen Hopkins | TE | Purdue |
| 6(20) | Jordan Fuller | S | Ohio State |
| 7(20) | Clay Johnston | ILB | Baylor |
| 7(34) | Sam Sloman | PK | Miami (OH) |
| 7(36) | Tremayne Anchrum | OG | Clemson |