The New England Patriots went on a spending spree in free agency this offseason, signing a plethora of new talent. However, the Pats aren't Jim Trotter's free agency winners. That honor belongs to two teams who've taken care of their own.

Rams running back Todd Gurley (quad) is doubtful for Sunday's game against San Francisco, while cornerback Aqib Talib (ribs) is out.

When the Green Bay Packers told Clay Matthews they were no longer interested in his services, the news shocked the All-Pro linebacker. But he never thought he would end up coming home to California.

If the return of Clay Matthews, a Southern California-bred USC alumnus, to L.A. to play football in 2019 sounded to you like an obvious fit, you weren't alone. Matthews thought the same exact thing.

Rob Gronkowski added another epic Super Bowl performance to his Hall of Fame career, helping the Patriots defeat the Rams in Super Bowl LIII. Jim Trotter writes that he hopes this isn't the last we see of Gronk in the NFL.

After five losing seasons, the Rams gave GM Les Snead more time. In return, he gave them a juggernaut. Steve Wyche chronicles the many bold moves Snead made to turn the franchise's fortunes around.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam and New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley are among the NFL Players of the Week for Week 11.

In a high-scoring affair featuring two great young quarterbacks, it was the Rams' defense that came up big with the game on the line. Michael Silver reflects on Monday night's wild affair in L.A.

Patrick Mahomes put on a resilient display in passing for nearly 500 yards against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, but his turnovers ultimately proved to be his Achilles' heel.

Gregg Rosenthal catches you up on everything you need to know as we turn from Week 11 to Week 12, starting with the biggest takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams' thrilling 54-51 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

It's not easy to stand out on the Los Angeles Rams' star-studded pass rush, but Samson Ebukam's quasar-hot performance on Monday night made him a game-changer in a win over K.C.

In the highest-scoring game in Monday Night Football history and the third highest-scoring game in league history, the Rams (10-1) needed two late Patrick Mahomes picks to hold on and top the Chiefs (9-2), 54-51.

Will Golden Tate put Carson Wentz's Eagles on the path back to the Super Bowl? Gregg Rosenthal runs down the winners and losers from the NFL's 2018 trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Rams have their pass rusher. L.A. acquired pass rusher Dante Fowler from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2019 third-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick.

The first week of the best time of the year concludes with a two-piece of gridiron greatness. Nick Shook brings you four things to watch in Week 1's 'Monday Night Football' doubleheader.

A month into NFL training camp and two weeks into the preseason, Gregg Rosenthal identifies the positive and negative developments for each and every NFC team.

Who'll start at QB for the Cardinals? Will the Rams' new pieces jell? How will the Seahawks respond after an offseason of big changes? Nick Shook previews training camp in the NFC West.

Does Dak Prescott have enough weapons? Will the Rams get any pass-rush pressure off the edge? Can the Packers' young secondary hold up? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the biggest weak spot for each NFC team.

Cynthia Frelund digs into the numbers and explains why the Los Angeles Rams should run to hand Aaron Donald a lucrative long-term deal.

Gregg Rosenthal identifies one homegrown talent from each NFC team who could provide a huge boost to his club by stepping up in 2018.

Gregg Rosenthal ranks the top defensive lines in the NFL today. Which overall unit holds the No. 1 spot? Who boasts the best pass-rushing tandem? Which teams just missed the cut?

Pete Carroll built the Seahawks into the division's juggernaut several years back, but the tide has turned. Could the Rams be as good on the field as they look on paper? Gregg Rosenthal examines projected starters across the NFC West.

Les Snead and Bill Belichick have been busy reloading the Rams' and Patriots' rosters, respectively, this offseason. Yet, both teams have a lot to do before the 2018 campaign begins, Gregg Rosenthal writes.

John Lynch knocked his first year out of the park in San Francisco. Just how well did his initial draft haul turn out? Jeremy Bergman has rookie grades and offseason game plans for every NFC West team.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Samson Ebukam drops Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields for a 14-yard loss.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 3 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers' top plays vs. Las Vegas Raiders during Preseason Week 3.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Chargers highlights during Preseason Week 2 of the 2021 season.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers' top plays vs. the Los Angeles Chargers during Preseason Week 2.

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Samson Ebukam envelops Easton Stick for third-down sack.

NFL Network's Jim Trotter and Steve Wyche discuss the San Francisco 49ers free agency moves.

Watch every Los Angeles Rams sack from the NFL 2020 season.

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam punches ball from Seattle Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed for a key special teams turnover.

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam sacks Tom Brady from his knees for big loss.

Watch the Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 14 of the 2019 season.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam sacks Wilson on first down.

Watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 12 of the 2019 season.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam shuts down Lamar Jackson's attempt to evade sack.

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 11 of the 2019 season.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam plays option perfectly forcing TFL.

Watch the highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers.

The 2018 NFL season was a record-breaking year for the league. Here is a look at the best plays from the regular season.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay gets pumped up after a big win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11.

Watch the best plays from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukan recovers a forced fumble and scores a touchdown for 11 yards.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam intercepts Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and runs it in for a touchdown.

Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam talks about his team's 54-51 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam hits the ball out of New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram's arms and defensive tackle Aaron Donald jumps on the fumble for a turnover.

Watch the best plays from the Week 7 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.