Minutes after the close of the franchise-tag deadline, the Los Angeles Rams made a surprise transaction on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams will release linebacker Mark Barron.

Chad Reuter goes three rounds deep in his latest mock draft to provide a look at where things stand heading into this week's NFL Scouting Combine.

Have a look at the order for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft now that the picks are set following Super Bowl LIII. What are the top needs for each team heading into the offseason?

Gregg Rosenthal says there's an element of mad scientist to Rams special teams coordinator John Fassel, but make no mistake: He's trusted by Sean McVay, beloved by his players and has more in common with Bill Belichick than you might think.

If America learned one thing from the NFC title game, it's that the Rams' punt team cannot be trusted. Bill Belichick is aware of L.A.'s threat in the third phase of the game -- and is prepared.

Sean McVay sensed some sort of divine intervention at play when Jared Goff made the most unlikely of completions to set up the Rams' game-winning score against the Saints. Mike Silver reports from the Superdome on Sunday's magical moments.

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.

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward was among those to go down Sunday. Here are the injuries we're monitoring on the ninth weekend of the 2018 NFL season.

With Rams QB Jared Goff nervously watching from the sideline, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers furiously watched his chance at another magical comeback disappear with Ty Montgomery's rogue decision. Michael Silver gets the inside scoop from an angry Green Bay locker room.

Here's what we've learned from Sunday's Week 8 games, which kicked off with Carson Wentz leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks was among those players to go down in Week 5. Here are the injuries we're monitoring on the fifth Sunday of the 2018 NFL season.

In a back-and-forth Southern California shootout, Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams (4-0) outgunned Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings (1-2-1), 38-31, in Week 4.

One of the Los Angeles Rams' most integral defensive players will be available to play on Thursday night. Starting cornerback Marcus Peters started the game sustaining a calf injury on Sunday.

Rams cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) and Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Thursday night's game in Los Angeles.

Thursday's titanic NFC clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams is this year's version of Ben Hur meets Rocky vs. Drago with a dash of The Terminator.

The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Aqib Talib on injured reserve Wednesday -- a day before he's scheduled to undergo ankle surgery.

While many of the offseason's marquee pickups have yet to bear fruit, Chris Wesseling spotlights 10 afterthought acquisitions that are paying major dividends in the young season.

Los Angeles Rams cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters are each dealing with injuries they suffered in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers. When will they return to the team?

The last week of August means it's the final chance for players to prove their 53-man roster worthiness. Here's what to watch for during Thursday's 16-game slate of preseason finales.

Is Adrian Peterson poised for RB1 duties with the Redskins? Did the clock strike midnight on the Eagles' Cinderella QB? In the wake of the preseason's most important week, Bucky Brooks grades one notable player from each NFC team.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff said his squad shouldn't allow the high expectations following their 2017 success to become a distraction. Goff reported to training camp on Monday.

These are not your older brother's Packers. Green Bay's offense is in a rut, and has been for some time now. Can Aaron Rodgers and company bounce back against the Bears on Thursday night?

Eddie Lacy made headlines Sunday with his pair of hurdles in a disappointing loss to Dallas. He's back in the news Tuesday, but not for good reason.

Steve Smith is missing from practice Wednesday as he deals with an ankle injury suffered in Sunday's loss to the Redskins. Read up on more injury news from Wednesday.

NFL Network's Nate Burleson announces the NFL Way to Play recipient for Week 8, Rams cornerback Sam Shields.

Los Angeles Rams punter Johnny Hekker finds cornerback Sam Shields for the first down on the fake punt.

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields dives to break up pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs in Week 3.

Watch the best plays from the Week 2 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFL season.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Sam Shields picks off Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford for his first interception since the 2015 NFL season.

Watch as the Houston Texans take on the Los Angeles Rams in the third week of the 2018 preseason.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Sam Shields intercepts Texans quarterback Brandon Weeden deep in Houston territory and returns it 13 yards.