Historical Articles

Former Rams wide receiver Flipper Anderson looks back at a career filled with many highlights, including an NFL record 336-yard receiving performance that still stands nearly 35 years later.

Former running back Chase Reynolds details his journey from practice squad to the Rams active roster and how teammate Steven Jackson helped model the way.

Former defensive back Anthony Newman reflects on his 7 seasons with the Rams and how relationships with his coaches helped fuel his NFL journey.

As former Rams linebacker Frank Stams reflects on a career filled with both highs and lows, what he cherishes most were the relationships he made along the way.

Former Rams safety Pat Terrell on his most memorable moments and how a second career in aviation helped fill the void after retirement.

Former Rams running back Robert Delpino on his greatest moments in Horns and how he is now helping guide young individuals on a path to success.

Former Rams offensive lineman Mike Gruttadauria on what it was like playing for Dick Vermeil and how his NFL journey made hoisting that Lombardi Trophy even sweeter.

Former linebacker Mark Jerue reflects back on his 7 years with the Rams and how the game helped prepare him for life after football.

Catch up with Rams Legend Jack Youngblood, defensive end for Los Angeles from 1971-1984.

Happy Birthday to Rams Legend Dennis Harrah!! After spending 13 seasons in Horns and being selected to 6 Pro Bowls, read about how the relationships he made and maintained with his teammates had the longest lasting effect on his career and his life.

Willie "Flipper" Anderson played for the Rams from 1988-1994 and still holds the NFL record for most receiving yards in a game with 15 catches for 336 yards vs. the New Orleans Saints in 1989.

Former special teams captain Tim Tyrrell reflects back on his career with the Rams and how playing on special teams helped shape him into the player he was and the person he is today.

Holt played for the Rams from 1999-2008. The seven-time Pro Bowler ranks second in team history in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Former Rams offensive lineman Tom Nutten reflects back on a long and winding road to the NFL, how that helped shape him into the player he became, and the everlasting memories created from Super Bowl XXXIV.  

From 7th round pick to Special Teams standout to starting linebacker, Chris Chamberlain's road to NFL success was one paved with hard work, determination, and grit — those same qualities helped him transition to a second career as a firefighter.

Former Rams defensive back Rich Coady reminisces about winning a Super Bowl as a rookie in 1999 and how the solidarity in the locker room helped play a big a big role in that win.

Former Pro Bowl Safety and Super Bowl champ Eric Weddle reflects back on a tremendous NFL career, and details how fulfilling a second career in coaching has become.  

Former Pro Bowl defensive back Rod Perry looks back at a legendary career in Horns, and details how a long career in coaching was just as rewarding as his playing days with the Rams.  

Former Offensive Lineman Andy McCollum reminisces about his championship days in Horns, details how he never gave up on his dream of playing in the NFL, and reflects fondly about the everlasting brotherhood he formed with his teammates.

Happy Birthday to former Rams Pro Bowl wide receiver Henry Ellard! Celebrate by reading about his 16-season NFL career and how a temporary coaching stint developed into a fulfilling second career.

Former Rams tight end Roland Williams looks back at the thrill of winning the franchise's first Super Bowl, recalls what he had to overcome to make it to the NFL, and explains how he is striving to make a difference in his life after football.

While playing in the NFL, former Rams linebacker Cam Lynch always had an eye on life after football, and since stepping away from the game, he has become a true example of what success looks like off the field.

In his 7 seasons in Horns, Pat Thomas not only paved the way for many legendary defensive backs to follow, but also credits his time with the Rams as the reason he enjoyed such a successful career in coaching.

Having not played football in 3 years, long snapper Mike McDonald joined the Rams in 1983 to fill in for an injured player. McDonald turned that part-time opportunity into 8 seasons with the Rams, along with a lifetime of memories.

Starting for the Rams in the 1970s and 1980s, quarterback Vince Ferragamo fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing for his hometown team, and reached the pinnacle by leading them to a Super Bowl appearance.

Former Rams linebacker Brett Faryniarz looks back at a career that saw him go from undrafted out of San Diego State to a key cog on the 1989 team that made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. 

After a trade brought running back Greg Bell to the Los Angeles Rams in 1987, the former first-round pick made an instant impact, leading the NFL in touchdowns in 1988 & 1999. Since retiring, Bell has dedicated his life to providing young adults with the tools they need to succeed.

Coming into the league undrafted, running back Justin Watson had a lot to prove. In his three seasons with the Rams, he left an indelible mark on the team, helping them to their first-ever Super Bowl title.

After nearly a decade of losing seasons, former Pro Bowl defensive back Todd Lyght stayed the course and helped lead the Rams to their first-ever Super Bowl title.

First as a college walk-on, and then as a 17th round pick of the Rams in 1971, former wide receiver Joe Sweet defied the odds on his way to becoming a special teams standout in L.A. 

Even though drafted 5th overall by the Rams in the 1995, defensive end Kevin Carter came into the league with a chip on his shoulder. After 14 seasons and over 100 career sacks, his consistency and reliability made him one of the best to ever play the game.

What kind of talent have teams been able to find at the 175th overall pick in the NFL Draft?

Take a look at notable selections made with the 142nd overall pick in NFL Draft history. 

5-time Pro Bowler Harold Jackson reminisces about his 6 seasons in Los Angeles and details how his time as a player laid the foundation for a long career in coaching.  

Former Rams defensive end Reggie Doss looks back at his favorite moments in Horns and how hard work and determination helped take him from reserve to starter during his career in L.A.

After starring at quarterback for Kansas, 4-time Pro Bowler Nolan Cromwell details his transition from offense to defense, closing out his career as one of the best defensive backs in franchise history.

Here are the five most notable stats and records to come out of the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory over the Bengals. 

Sunday's Week 18 matchup isn't the first time the Rams and 49ers have met late in the regular season with playoff implications at stake for one or both teams.

Former Rams QB Jim Everett reflects back on his greatest memories in Los Angeles and how he remains close to the game in his post-football career.

After playing 9 seasons with the Rams, former safety Johnnie Johnson details how the game of football helped set him up for a second career aimed at helping those in need.

Ahead of Sunday's Week 12 matchup, theRams.com looks back on notable Rams-Packers games in series history. 

Ahead of their Week 10 matchup, theRams.com looks back on some notable Rams-49ers games that have taken place so far in the Sean McVay era. 

Ahead of their Week 7 matchup, theRams.com looks back on some notable Rams-Lions games in series history. 

Former Rams linebacker George Andrews details how unfortunate injuries shortened his career, but also how they helped him find peace in his career after football.

Ahead of their Week 6 matchup, theRams.com revisits some memorable Rams-Giants games in series history.  

Ahead of their Week 5 matchup, theRams.com looks back on some memorable Rams-Seahawks games in series history. 

After winning gold in the 1984 Summer Olympics, former Rams WR Ron Brown established himself as one of the most prolific return specialists of the 1980s.

Ahead of their Week 4 matchup at SoFi Stadium, theRams.com looks back on some of the memorable Rams-Cardinals games in series history. 

Ahead of their Week 3 game at SoFi Stadium, theRams.com looks back on some of the memorable Rams-Buccaneers games in series history. 

Ahead of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Colts, theRams.com looks back on some of the notable games between the two teams.

To kick off our coverage of Week 1 of the 2021 season, theRams.com looks back on some of the best Rams-Bears games in recent years leading into this week's matchup.

Undersized and undrafted coming out of New Mexico in 1977, former wide receiver Preston Dennard used that as motivation as he went on to enjoy a successful 6-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams.

Although known for his accurate kicks and ability to come through in clutch situations, Mike Lansford's success with the Rams didn't come without its fair share of obstacles and setbacks.

From an undrafted free agent to a 6-time Pro Bowler, former Rams legend Doug Smith reminisces about the thrill he got from playing at the LA Memorial Coliseum.  

After a standout career with Rams, former DB Ivory Sully used the leadership skills he gained as a team captain in L.A. to succeed in his second career after football. 

A look back at some of the talent the Rams and other teams have been able to find in Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft in recent years. 

Extra picks afforded to teams via the NFL's compensatory formula have been used on several noteworthy names. 

What kind of talent have teams unearthed with the 88th overall pick?   

Who have been some of the top players chosen with the 57th overall pick in the NFL Draft through the years?