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Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams

Mar. 19, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After seven seasons of success and setbacks as a starting NFL quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo decided it was time to take a step back to recharge his career. He couldn't think of a better place to do it than with Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. ...

The Rams sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Matthew Stafford; add safety Kamren Curl

Mar. 15, 2024 18:15 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has signed with the Los Angeles Rams as the backup to Matthew Stafford. Safety Kamren Curl also agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Rams on Friday. Garoppolo was released Wednesday by the Las Vegas Raiders...

WR Demarcus Robinson has agreed to return to the Los Angeles Rams, AP source says

Feb. 23, 2024 19:02 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson has agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Rams, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because Robinson has yet to sign...

AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Feb. 08, 2024 22:51 PM EST

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2023 — Joe Flacco, QB, Cleveland 2022 — Geno Smith, QB, Seattle 2021 — Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati 2020 — Alex...

AP NFL Comeback Player Voting

Feb. 08, 2024 22:51 PM EST

The voting for the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media: (Voting is on a 5-3-1 basis) Joe Flacco, Cleveland, 13-26-8=151 Damar Hamlin, Buffalo, 21-7-14=140 Baker...

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Jan. 21, 2024 20:05 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Cast away by the Los Angeles Rams three years ago in a trade for Matthew Stafford, the quarterback was welcomed by the Lions and has since become a fan favorite at Ford Field, where the crowd...

Lions have 2 home playoff games for 1st time in a season, hosting Bucs in matchup of division champs

Jan. 18, 2024 15:16 PM EST

TAMPA BAY (10-8) at DETROIT (13-5) Sunday, 3 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Lions by 6 1/2, per FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Bucs 12-5-1, Lions 12-6. SERIES RECORD: Lions lead 32-29. LAST MEETING: Lions beat Bucs...

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn't ready to show them after big win

Jan. 15, 2024 20:54 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell has receipts. He's just not ready to turn them in yet. “There will be a time and place for that,” the Detroit Lions coach said Monday, a day after leading his team to a win over the Los Angeles Rams to give the franchise its first playoff...

Overachieving Rams head into a brighter future after discouraging one-point playoff loss to Lions

Jan. 15, 2024 18:37 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams improved more quickly and won more games than almost anybody expected this season. That didn't make their one-point road playoff loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday any less painful in the moment. But once the sting wears off,...

Rams' Stafford falls just short of leading another comeback win in Detroit against his former team

Jan. 15, 2024 01:16 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Everything was in place for Matthew Stafford. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback was at Ford Field in front of a massive crowd with a chance to add to his long list of fourth-quarter comebacks — and ruin his former team's shot at its first playoff win in 32 years. ...