2024 Los Angeles Rams season
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The 2024 season is the Los Angeles Rams' 87th in the National Football League (NFL), their 88th overall, 58th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, fifth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and eighth under head coach Sean McVay. This will be their first season since 2013 without Aaron Donald, who announced his retirement on March 15. The Rams will be searching to improve on their 10–7 record and to advance in the playoffs after being defeated in the Wild Card Round in 2023. After holding training camp for the first time at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, the Rams conducted the remainder of preseason practices at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, where the team had operated its temporary training facility since 2016 when the franchise relocated from St. Louis. This was necessitated due to delays in the construction of the Kroenke Warner Center complex in Woodland Hills.[1] Following the end of the preseason, the Rams began conducting practices at their new permanent facility.[2]
Offseason
Coaching changes
- Eric Henderson, who had served as defensive line coach and run game coordinator, departed the Rams to join the USC Trojans football staff to serve as co-defensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and defensive line coach.[3]
- Raheem Morris, the Rams' defensive coordinator since 2021, was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as head coach.[4] He is the sixth former Rams assistant to be hired as a head coach after serving on Sean McVay's staff.
- Zac Robinson, who had spent the previous five seasons on the Rams' coaching staff in various positions, most recently as pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach, followed Raheem Morris to the Atlanta Falcons to become the team's new offensive coordinator.[5]
- Jimmy Lake, the Rams' assistant head coach in 2023, joined Morris in Atlanta to serve as defensive coordinator.[6]
- Jeremy Springer, a special teams assistant for the Rams the previous two seasons, was hired by the New England Patriots as special teams coordinator.[7]
- Chris Shula, who served in a variety of roles on the Rams coaching staff for the previous seven seasons as an assistant, most recently as pass rush coordinator & linebackers coach in 2023, was elevated to defensive coordinator, succeeding Raheem Morris.[8]
- Giff Smith, most recently the interim head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, was hired by the Rams to take on dual responsibilities as defensive line coach and run game coordinator, succeeding Eric Henderson in both roles.[9]
- The Rams hired Chili Davis, former Kansas State Wildcats special teams quality control coach and a veteran college assistant, to serve as assistant special teams coach.[10] However, the team parted ways with Peete prior to the season.[11]
- Jake Peetz, who had spent the previous two seasons as an offensive assistant with the Rams (including last season as pass game specialist), was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as their new pass game coordinator.[12]
- John Streicher, previously the director of football administration with the Tennessee Titans, joined the Rams staff with a new title of coordinator of football strategy.[13]
- Dave Ragone, who had served as offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons for the last three seasons, was hired as the Rams quarterback coach.[14] The Rams also brought on board Nathan Scheelhaase, a longtime offensive assistant at Iowa State, as pass game specialist.[15] Both positions had been previously held by Zac Robinson.
- Greg Williams joined the Rams coaching staff as inside linebackers coach.[16]
- Sean Desai, previously a defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, was hired by the Rams as a senior defensive assistant.[17]
- On March 8, 2024, the Rams announced they had hired Jerry Schuplinski to serve as a senior offensive assistant.[18]
- On September 2, 2024, the Rams announced the hiring of former Nebraska and UCF head coach Scott Frost as a senior football analyst, helping with offense, defense, and special teams.[19]
Draft
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 19 | Jared Verse | DE | Florida State | |
2 | 39 | Braden Fiske | DT | Florida State | From Carolina[A] |
3 | 83 | Blake Corum | RB | Michigan | |
99 | Kamren Kinchens | S | Miami (FL) | ||
4 | 120 | Traded to Pittsburgh Steelers[B] | |||
5 | 154 | Brennan Jackson | DE | Washington State | |
155 | Traded to Carolina Panthers[C] | From Pittsburgh[D] | |||
6 | 196 | Tyler Davis | DT | Clemson | |
209 | Joshua Karty | K | Stanford | ||
213 | Jordan Whittington | WR | Texas | ||
217 | Beaux Limmer | C | Arkansas | ||
7 | 254 | KT Leveston | OT | Kansas State |
Draft trades
- ^ The Carolina Panthers traded a second- (39th overall) round selection to the Rams in exchange for 2024 second-(52nd overall) and fifth-(155th overall) selections, and a 2025 second-round selection.[20]
- ^ The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Kevin Dotson, a 2024 fifth-(155th overall) round and 2025 sixth-round selection to the Rams in exchange for 2024 fourth-(120th overall) round and 2025 fifth-round selection.[21]
- ^ See Note A
- ^ See Note C
Name | Position | College | Ref. |
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Justin Dedich | C | USC | [22] |
Anthony Goodlow | DE | Oklahoma State | |
Neal Johnson | TE | Louisiana | |
J. J. Laap | WR | Cortland | |
Cam Lampkin | CB | Washington State | |
Blake Larson | OT | Augustana (SD) | |
Tuli Letuligasenoa | DT | Washington | |
Kenny Logan Jr. | S | Kansas | |
Jaylen McCollough | S | Tennessee | |
Elias Neal | LB | Marshall | |
David Olajiga | DT | Central Missouri | |
Omar Speights | LB | LSU | |
Drake Stoops | WR | Oklahoma | |
Josh Wallace | CB | Michigan | |
Sam Wiglusz | WR | Ohio | |
Charles Woods | CB | SMU |
Name | Position | College | Ref. |
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AJ Arcuri | OT | Michigan State | [23] |
Tanner Brown | K | Oklahoma State | |
Logan Bruss | G | Wisconsin | |
Cory Durden | DT | NC State | |
Olakunle Fatukasi | LB | Rutgers | |
Miller Forristall | TE | Alabama | |
Tanner Ingle | S | NC State | |
Nikola Kalinic | TE | York | |
Mike McAllister | C | Youngstown State | |
Cameron McCutcheon | CB | Western Carolina | |
Grant Miller | G | Baylor | |
Xavier Smith | WR | Florida A&M | |
Zachary Thomas | T | San Diego State | |
Zach VanValkenburg | LB | Iowa | |
Dresser Winn | QB | UT Martin |
Staff
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Current roster
Quarterbacks Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
| Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
| Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
| Reserve lists
Practice squad
Rookies in italics Roster updated September 19, 2024
52 active, 12 inactive, 16 practice squad (+1 exempt) → AFC rosters → NFC rosters |
Preseason
The Rams' preseason opponents and preliminary schedule was announced on May 15, in conjunction with the release of the regular season schedule.
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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1 | August 11 | Dallas Cowboys | W 13–12 | 1–0 | SoFi Stadium | Recap |
2 | August 17 | at Los Angeles Chargers | W 13–9 | 2–0 | SoFi Stadium | Recap |
3 | August 24 | at Houston Texans | L 15–17 | 2–1 | NRG Stadium | Recap |
For the Rams' exhibition matchup against the Chargers, assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant served as head coach, calling plays and making decisions from the sideline while Sean McVay watched the game from the coach's booth.
Regular season
Schedule
Week | Date | Time (PT) | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | TV | Recap |
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1 | September 8 | 5:20 p.m. | at Detroit Lions | L 20–26 (OT) | 0–1 | Ford Field | NBC | Recap |
2 | September 15 | 1:05 p.m. | at Arizona Cardinals | L 10–41 | 0–2 | State Farm Stadium | Fox | Recap |
3 | September 22 | 1:25 p.m. | San Francisco 49ers | SoFi Stadium | Fox | |||
4 | September 29 | 10:00 a.m. | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Fox | |||
5 | October 6 | 1:25 p.m. | Green Bay Packers | SoFi Stadium | CBS | |||
6 | Bye | |||||||
7 | October 20 | 1:05 p.m. | Las Vegas Raiders | SoFi Stadium | CBS | |||
8 | October 24 | 5:15 p.m. | Minnesota Vikings | SoFi Stadium | Prime Video | |||
9 | November 3 | 1:25 p.m. | at Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Fox | |||
10 | November 11 | 5:15 p.m. | Miami Dolphins | SoFi Stadium | ESPN | |||
11 | November 17 | 10:00 a.m. | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | Fox | |||
12 | November 24 | 5:20 p.m. | Philadelphia Eagles | SoFi Stadium | NBC | |||
13 | December 1 | 1:05 p.m. | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | Fox | |||
14 | December 8 | 1:25 p.m. | Buffalo Bills | SoFi Stadium | Fox | |||
15 | December 12 | 5:15 p.m. | at San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | Prime Video | |||
16 | December 22 | 10:00 a.m. | at New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | CBS | |||
17 | December 29/30 | TBD | Arizona Cardinals | SoFi Stadium | TBD | |||
18 | January 4/5 | TBD | Seattle Seahawks | SoFi Stadium | TBD |
Notes
- Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
- Networks and times from Weeks 5–16 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
- The date, time and network for Week 17 will be finalized at a later date.
- The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Detroit Lions
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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Rams | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Lions | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Date: September 8
- Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT/5:20 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
- Game attendance: 66,530
- Referee: Adrian Hill
- TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
- Recap, Game Book
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In a rematch of a 2023 Wild Card Round game, the Rams overcame a rash of injuries to rally for a 20–17 lead late in the fourth quarter before falling to the host Lions in overtime on Sunday Night Football at Ford Field. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp tied a single game career-high with 14 receptions for 110 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown from quarterback Matthew Stafford with 4:30 remaining that put Los Angeles in the lead for the first time on the night. Stafford completed 34 of 49 passes for 317 yards while wide receiver Tyler Johnson caught five passes for 79 yards. However, second-year wide receiver Puka Nacua left the game in the second quarter after catching four passes for 35 yards and did not return. Offensively, running back Kyren Williams had 18 carries for 50 yards with a 1-yard TD run but the Rams offensive line, already down two starters prior to the game, lost two more when left guard Steve Avila and left tackle Joe Noteboom were both injured and knocked out of the game. On defense, Rams safety Quentin Lake led the Rams with 10 tackles while fellow safety John Johnson had an interception. Linebackers Byron Young and Jared Verse (a rookie) each had four tackles and a sack in the loss.
Week 2: at Arizona Cardinals
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Rams | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Cardinals | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Date: September 15
- Game time: 1:05 p.m. MST & PDT
- Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 63,331
- Referee: John Hussey
- TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez and Kristina Pink
- Recap, Game Book
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Los Angeles fell to 0–2 for the first time in the Sean McVay era (and first time since 2011 when the franchise was based in St. Louis) as the host Cardinals scored touchdowns on their first three offensive possessions on the way to a 24–3 halftime lead. Arizona got its first win over the Rams franchise at State Farm Stadium since 2014, a streak that reached nine games. Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught four passes for 130 yards and scored twice in the first period, while his quarterback Kyler Murray completed 17 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns and a perfect passer rating while also scoring on a 4-yard TD run in the third period. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 19 of 27 passes for 216 yards but was sacked five times as Los Angeles never recovered from the big early deficit. Running back Kyren Williams (nine carries, 28 yards) scored L.A.'s only touchdown on a 4-yard run in the third quarter as the Rams were held to just 53 rushing yards. Linebacker Jared Verse had seven tackles and forced a fumble that was recovered by fellow rookie defensive tackle Braden Fiske for the Rams.
Week 3: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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49ers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Date: September 22
- Game time: 1:25 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: TBD (fixed roof)
- Referee: Clete Blakeman
- TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez and Kristina Pink
- Preview
Standings
Division
NFC West | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK |
Seattle Seahawks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 49 | 40 | W2 |
Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 69 | 44 | W1 |
San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 49 | 42 | L1 |
Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 30 | 67 | L2 |
Conference
NFC
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# | Team | Division | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | SOS | SOV | STK |
Division leaders | |||||||||||
1 | New Orleans Saints | South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1–0 | 2–0 | .250 | .250 | W2 |
2 | Minnesota Vikings | North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0–0 | 2–0 | .250 | .250 | W2 |
3 | Seattle Seahawks | West | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0–0 | 0–0 | .250 | .250 | W2 |
4 | Washington Commanders | East | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1–0 | 1–1 | .500 | .000 | W1 |
Wild cards | |||||||||||
5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0–0 | 2–0 | .500 | .500 | W2 |
6 | Atlanta Falcons | South | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 1–0 | .750 | .500 | W1 |
7 | Arizona Cardinals | West | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1–0 | 1–0 | .500 | .000 | W1 |
In the hunt | |||||||||||
8 | Philadelphia Eagles | East | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 1–1 | .500 | .500 | L1 |
9 | Detroit Lions | North | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 1–1 | .500 | .000 | L1 |
10 | San Francisco 49ers | West | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 0–1 | .750 | .500 | L1 |
11 | Dallas Cowboys | East | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 0–1 | .750 | .500 | L1 |
12 | Chicago Bears | North | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 0–0 | .500 | .000 | L1 |
13 | Green Bay Packers | North | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 0–0 | 0–1 | .250 | .000 | W1 |
14 | Carolina Panthers | South | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1.000 | .000 | L2 |
15 | New York Giants | East | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0–1 | 0–2 | .750 | .000 | L2 |
16 | Los Angeles Rams | West | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0–1 | 0–2 | .500 | .000 | L2 |
Tiebreakers[a] | |||||||||||
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Legend | |||||||||||
w — Clinched wild card | |||||||||||
x — Clinched playoff berth | |||||||||||
y — Clinched division | |||||||||||
z — Clinched first-round bye and home-field advantage |
References
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- ^ "Rams begin Woodland Hills era". TheRams.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Eric Henderson Named Co-Defensive Coordinator / Run Game Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach". USCTrojans.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Raheem Morris: 'Overjoyed to return to Atlanta as Falcons head coach'". ajc.com. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Falcons hire Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Falcons hire Jimmy Lake as defensive coordinator, retain Marquice Williams as special teams coordinator". NFL.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Patriots to hire Rams assistant Jeremy Springer as special teams coordinator". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Sources: Rams tab Chris Shula to replace Raheem Morris as DC". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Interim Chargers HC Giff Smith Hired by So Cal Rival". SI.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Los Angeles Rams Hire Kansas State's Chili Davis as Assistant Special Teams Coach". SI.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "The Rams have parted ways with assistant special teams coach Chili Davis, per sources". X.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Report: Seahawks hire Jake Peetz as pass game coordinator". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "2 Former Tennessee Titans Staffers Find New NFL Jobs with Giants, Rams". SI.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Report: Rams to hire Dave Ragone as quarterbacks coach". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase is headed to the Los Angeles Rams". DesMoinesRegister.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Sean McVay announces additions to Rams 2024 coaching staff". therams.com. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Report: Rams to hire Dave Ragone as quarterbacks coach". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (2024-03-08). "Rams add Jerry Schuplinski and Sean Desai to 2024 coaching staff". TheRams.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (2024-09-02). "Rams adding Scott Frost to coaching staff". TheRams.com. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Simmons, Myles. "Rams trade up to No. 39, select DT Braden Fiske". ProFootballTalk. NBC Sports.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 27, 2023). "Rams trade for Steelers OL Kevin Dotson". therams.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Rams agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". therams.com. May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Rams sign 10 players to Reserve/Future contracts". therams.com. January 15, 2024.
External links
- Official website