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znModeratorAJ Brown was almost a RAM?!?
Not really. Here’s what he tells us. Yes the Rams and Eagles talked (which we knew). Eagles wanted to sell him high, Rams wanted to buy him low.
That means it was not a serious negotiation.
All this story does is give away the fact that the Rams are looking to add a serious 3rd WR. They can do that in the draft.
znModeratorThe Commanders have signed Witherspoon.
HoldenCantor@HoldenCantor
2025 Rams secondary is moving onCobie Durant -> Cowboys
Derion Kendrick -> Cowboys
Ahkello Witherspoon -> Commanders
Roger McCreary -> Lions
Darious Williams -> RetirementznModeratorPuka Nacua has found himself in some hot water again after allegations were made against him that he bit a woman and made an antisemitic remark while out on New Year’s Eve this past December. A temporary restraining order was filed against him, and subsequently denied by a judge, but Nacua is now being sued by the woman.
His attorney says Nacua strongly denies the allegations and will be suing for defamation, but the situation is hardly settled.
Former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is close with Nacua and he reached out to the Los Angeles Rams star after news of this incident came to light. He’s attempting to help Nacua out, sharing some advice for him so that he stays on the right path.
“I texted him, been trying to get him on the phone because I talk to him like he’s my son. I don’t talk to him like, ‘Hey, bro.’ I’m going to give it to him the real and raw way because you’ve got to hear these words,” Houshmandzadeh said on “Speakeasy.”
Houshmandzadeh told Nacua that every time he goes out, he should pay $1,000 for security, just to be safe.
“I told him, I said, ‘Puka, when you go out, you probably don’t feel like you need this. Bro, just go ahead and spend that thousand dollars every time you step out into these streets and get security. Just pay it because now, you’re going to spend $100K on an attorney. That’s a hundred nights out right there. So just get security to avoid all these situations.’ Hopefully, he’ll start to listen to me,” he said.
Houshmandzadeh has been in Nacua’s corner since before he was drafted. Nacua said back in 2023 that he trained with him before the draft, calling the former Bengals receiver “the absolute best.”
“T.J. is the best,” Nacua told Rams Wire. “Having a guy who played in the league for 10-plus years, who has the knowledge he has and who had such a good routine planned out. He’s the absolute best.”
Houshmandzadeh knows Nacua well and strongly believes he didn’t make the antisemitic comment that he’s accused of saying.
“I know Puka. He ain’t say that. That ain’t Puka,” he said. “Anybody that knows Puka, all he wants to do is have fun. And that’s the problem is, all he wants to do is have fun.”
Houshmandzadeh tried to get Nacua to come on the show with him and former NFL defender Emmanuel Acho, but Nacua declined.
“All the dude wants to do is laugh, bro, and just joke around and have (fun). That’s it. That’s all he wants to do,” he said. “But, he’s going to have to realize – because I sent him a message and I swear he read that thing in probably about 5 seconds. Tried to get him on here and he was like, ‘Ahhh.’ But he has a lot of people in his corner. At some point, though, the Rams can only take so much. The league. Like, Puka can be the face of the league if he gets his stuff together.”
Nacua is up for an extension this offseason, the first time he’s been eligible for a lucrative new deal. The Rams are expected to reward him with a massive contract that could make him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, but will these off-field antics give them pause.
Between his comments and controversial gesture on a livestream last December, to this latest incident on New Year’s Eve, it’s possible the Rams will want to see him clean up his act before committing to him long-term.
Houshmandzadeh thinks that if the Rams take a receiver at No. 13, which is certainly on the table, they may not pay Nacua.
“If they draft a receiver in the first round, I don’t know if they sign Puka to an extension. I’m telling you. Franchise him not this upcoming season, the following season, and trade him. Let them draft a receiver in the first round and this receiver shows them he can do what Puka was doing, even if it ain’t that level, if it’s close enough.”
That’s a bold statement by Houshmandzadeh, but there’s no question Nacua has some growing up to do off the field. As fun-loving and joyous as he is, it does seem there might be a slight lack of maturity from the 24-year-old receiver.
znModeratorGaroppolo unsigned, Bennett untested
Jimmy Garoppolo, the Rams’ backup for the past two seasons, remains a free agent, and the market for veteran quarterbacks is shrinking. Stetson Bennett is currently the only backup on the roster, but he has limited NFL experience since being drafted in 2023. The Rams appear in no rush to sign Garoppolo or another veteran, raising questions about whether they trust Bennett or have another plan in mind. ClutchPoints + 2
Cousins linked to Rams amid QB gap
With Matthew Stafford entering the final year of his contract, the Los Angeles Rams still lack a proven backup quarterback. Kirk Cousins has reportedly expressed strong interest in joining the team, even at a league-minimum salary, to chase a championship and potentially succeed Stafford. The Rams’ decision could shape both their 2026 title hopes and their long-term quarterback strategy.
znModeratorLAFB Network@LAFBNetwork
A league source says Kirk Cousins could be interested in joining the LA Rams to chase a championship under Sean McVay.znModeratorReading this, think of Goff in 2019 and 2020.
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Matt Waldman@MattWaldman
Quarterbacking is an improvisational performance craft delivered to crowds bigger than arena concerts and hyper analyzed everywhere.Good processing is accurate fast, and confident.
Confidence is the most underrated facet. In the environment just described, mistakes can erode it. Then, you overthink and processing to action slows.
This is why the emotionally resilient QB who throws INTs but plays thru it without eroded confidence is as valuable as low-mistake performers.
znModeratorNate Atkins@NateAtkins_
The Rams will play Week 1 against the 49ers in Melbourne at 5:35 p.m. PT on Thursday, Sept. 10.Local kickoff in Australia will be 10:35 a.m. on Friday.
The NFL’s first-ever game in Australia.
znModeratorAnd to be extra clear, I’m not saying he’s guilty of what he’s accused of.
Well there’s 2 possibilities.
1. He did what he was accused of, or something like it.
2. It’s a shakedown, which means that he is not very good at picking his company.
Either way, his inner light is a bit blinky.
Again, though, the police report was made in January. It would be impossible for the Rams not to have known about it very early on.
znModeratorso if you’re the Rams do you extend him?
well. that’s what i’m wondering.
i have no idea what i’d do.
It’s starting to look like WR should be their draft focus. They need two of them. They might not have either Adams or Nacua after this year. That’s at least possible. If one or both guys stay after 2026, then adding to receiver depth still helps the team. It wouldn’t be wasted picks.
Speaking of which.
Here’s The Athletic’s most recent mock pick for the Rams ( https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7128901/2026/03/25/nfl-mock-draft-betting-odds-2026/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=603890&source=dailyemail )
10. Los Angeles Rams (trade): Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Rams are all-in, and while they couldn’t get the Eagles to trade them A.J. Brown, this move might even be better. They give up the No. 13 pick and a third-rounder to nab the best receiver in the draft.znModeratorso if you’re the Rams do you extend him?
well. that’s what i’m wondering.
i have no idea what i’d do.
It’s starting to look like WR should be their draft focus. They need two of them. They might not have either Adams or Nacua after this year. That’s at least possible. If one or both guys stay after 2026, then adding to receiver depth still helps the team. It wouldn’t be wasted picks.
Oh and if I read Zooey’s article right, the complaint against Nacua was filed in January. The Rams would have therefore known about it immediately. That might account for the talk of trading for the Eagles guy, Brown.
znModeratorso if you’re the Rams do you extend him?
znModeratorryan anderson@RLAndersonLAFB
What are the Rams REALLY getting in Trent McDuffie & Jaylen Watson? 👀
I sat down with Chiefs insider @jessenewell to break down:
🧠 McDuffie’s football IQ & versatility
💪 Watson’s physical, lockdown play
🏆 Why BOTH could be game-changers for LA…
znModeratorfrom The McShay Mock Draft: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshay/mock-draft
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LARJordyn Tyson
Finding Matthew Stafford another playmaker to fit alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams is a direction I could see Les Snead and Sean McVay going here.
Full player report: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshay/players/jordyn-tyson
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znModeratorCool honor for Rams defensive end Kobie Turner: He is University of Richmond's 2026 commencement speaker.
Turner will address about 840 graduates (as well thousands of their family and friends) on May 10: https://t.co/xd4bMwSq6U
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) March 24, 2026
znModeratorI guess the billionaire donors panicked and demanded he rein it in.
Absolute chaos. The NYT reports total confusion in the White House. Trump is desperately begging for a way out of the war to save the markets. Now Türkiye, Egypt, and Pakistan are stepping in to mediate because Trump's disastrous war is threatening the entire global economy. pic.twitter.com/usFRm3b7RN
— Furkan Gözükara (@FurkanGozukara) March 24, 2026
znModerator“I think Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in this class.”
—@danorlovsky7 makes a strong claim ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Kgj0Z9Rgtc
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) March 23, 2026
Bucky Brooks@BuckyBrooks
Much respect to @danorlovsky7 for saying it with his chest. Time will tell which one is better, but it possible the football world might be too high on Mendoza as a No.1 overall pick and too low on Simpson as QB2 (2nd round). The truth lies somewhere in the middle with each QB..Mendoza doesn’t have a lot of “take over the game” contests on his resume, but he does have a collection of franchise QB moments. He also played for a play designer who routinely scripted “winners” utilizing creative concepts. His IQ, toughness and “clutch” genes stand out as strengths, but he is more managerial than transcendent in his play, which is ok. It’s just not typical of some over viewed as QB1 or the No.1 player in the class.
Simpson plays like a clinician from the pocket. His footwork and mechanics are polished, and he flashes plenty of precision in his play. However, his inexperience (15 starts) is a major red flag, based on recent history. Additionally, he lacks prototypical size, which makes his 2025 injuries raise durability concerns. With his slump at the end of season also raising red flags after a sizzling start, it is fair to wonder if he is a “flash in the pan” or a budding star who simply needs more time to develop.
Considering how decision makers to judged harshly on the play of the QB (SEE: Vikings’ ex-GM), the team builder handing in the card with either name runs the risk of losing their job if the gamble doesn’t work out.
That’s why the anonymous quotes and polls mean nothing unless they’re willing to hitch their jobs to their opinions..
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New All-22 article/video on @AthlonSports: In the 2026 draft, there's Fernando Mendoza at QB, and there's everybody else. Ty Simpson would love to bridge that gap, but what does the tape say about Simpson's NFL transition? https://t.co/pT1whsLdHz pic.twitter.com/41dy75cRND
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) March 17, 2026
znModeratorWhat Jaxon Smith-Njigba's massive extension means for Puka Nacua and the Rams
📸 Kevin Ng, Kevin Ng-Imagn Images https://t.co/6ZDegAuxHd pic.twitter.com/XFfVa1OCl2
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) March 23, 2026
znModeratorRams Post-FA Depth Chart: Starters, Position Battles, Roster Bubble
The Los Angeles Rams have a few tough choices to figure out this offseasonBrock Vierra
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best rosters in football and despite falling short last season, the franchise is set to enter 2026 with the same hype and expectations of last season.
Here’s an early look at the roster and the storylines that will define it.
QB
Matthew Stafford
Stetson Bennett IVNot many questions here. The NFL’s MVP returns for another season of championship aspirations. Only question is regarding who backs up Stafford. Jimmy Garoppolo seems likely, but could the Rams use the roster slot for a potential successor? Could Garoppolo become the successor after a failed move to Arizona? We’ll see.
RB
Kyren Williams
Blake Corum
Jarquez Hunter
Jordan WatersWilliams and Corum established themselves as one of the NFL’s premier lighting and thunder threats. With both players possessing the ability to record 1,000 yards and a league that looks like it’s going to run the ball more, the only question is what will the Rams do with Jarquez Hunter? Carries will be limited and it’s unknown if he can play Special Teams.
My opinion, Hunter becomes a go-to weapon in the red zone and short yardage situations. Maybe some usage at fullback? He may not have the size of a fullback but he’ll lay a lick on a defender.
WR
Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Konata Mumpfield
Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith, Brennan Presley
Mario Williams, Tru Edwards, Tyler ScottNot much to add. There’s good reason to believe Mumpfield will develop into a true third option but with Terrance Ferguson’s ability to be flexed outside, one must wonder if the Rams will swap out their three receiver looks for more two tight end formations.
Brennan Presley is a dark horse to make this roster. He’s a playmaker. Just watch the ending of the Chargers preseason game.
TE
Colby Parkinson
Terrance Ferguson
Tyler Higbee
Davis AllenNo major surprises. All four tight ends get snaps in the Rams’ 13-personnel package. Parkinson clearly supplanted Higbee as a starter, but Ferguson’s ascension and projected growth could threaten Parkinson’s snaps.
OL
Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon
David Quessenberry, Dylan McMahon, Beaxu Limmer, Justin Dedich, AJ Arcuri, Wyatt BowlesNo major surprises here. The Rams’ starting five from the postseason returns as Rob Havenstein has retired.
EDGE
Jared Verse, Byron Young
Josaiah Stewart, Keir ThomasVerse and Young look to build off their Pro Bowl campaign while Stewart and Thomas look for more playing time. Stewart had a strong rookie season and Thomas was a preseason standout before being lost for the year due to injury
IDL
Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, Braden Fiske
Desjuan Johnson, Ty Hamilton, Tyler DavisAgain, no major surprises. Johnson can play both inside and outside so his usage will be interesting to see, as will Davis, as he seems poised to take a massive jump in his game.
LB
Nate Landman, Omar Speights
Grant Stuard, Shaun Dolac, Elias NealLandman and Speights return as starters while Stuard is set to be a Special Teams ace. Dolac and Neal will likely battle it out for the final roster spot while attempting to return from injury.
DB
Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Quentin Lake, Kam Kinchens, Kam Curl
Emmanuel Forbes, Tank McCollough, Josh Wallace
Nate Valcarcel, Cam Lampkin, Tanner Ingle, Alex JohnsonThe Rams have their starting five for the secondary with Forbes set to rotate in via the team’s three-man rotation at outside corner. McCollough replaces Speights when the Rams go from nickel to dime and they actually prefer to stick with their dime defense because of McCollough. Wallace’s usage will have to be determined.
ST
Harrison Mevis
Ethan Evans
Joe CardonaThe Rams have no questions regarding who their kicker, punter, and long snapper will be next season.
Roster Battle
Brennan Presley, as mentioned, could be a dark horse. Shaun Dolac and Elias Neal will need to prove their value on Special Teams to secure their roster spot. However, the Rams do not have any major competetions.
Terrance Ferguson
Keep an eye out on Terrance Ferguson pushing for the TE1 job and several receivers attempting to take Konata Mumpfield’s WR3 job.
Players on Bubble
Beaux Limmer. His future is in doubt after sparsely playing last season, and even with the reps given, he did not improve upon his shaky abilities in pass protection. Perhaps a year of proper development could give birth to a massive 2027, even from the bench. If not, he’s a cut candidate.
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There is no theory of evolution, just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.
Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.
When Chuck Norris turned 18, his parents moved out.
Chuck Norris likes his meat so rare he only eats unicorns.
Chuck Norris can speak braille.
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When Chuck Norris enters a room, he doesn’t turn the lights on. He turns the dark off.
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znModeratorJust saw the calendar. 6 months until kickoff.
This is bullshit.
There was a game played today.
Tom Brady scores TD on first pass of flag football classic: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-tom-brady-scores-td-214956982.html
Here’s the Brady TD from that game:
Brady still got it pic.twitter.com/FGMGMmCppQ
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 21, 2026
znModeratorJust saw the calendar. 6 months until kickoff.
This is bullshit.
There was a game played today.
Here’s a Brady TD from that game:
Brady still got it pic.twitter.com/FGMGMmCppQ
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 21, 2026
znModeratorFor a guy as good at shaking defenders as he is, KC Concepcion seems to have no issues in traffic when it converges. One of the things that sets him apart from your standard speed guys. pic.twitter.com/hoHJ7qmrEm
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) March 21, 2026
znModeratorLAFB Network@LAFBNetwork
Puka Nacua led the NFL with 28 forced missed tackles on receptions (per Next Gen Stats)znModeratorThis is why you get roughing the passer for breathing on QBs these days.
Yeah, it's weak, but we lived the alternative. https://t.co/CpGwkM2bNi
— Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) March 21, 2026
znModeratorSleeperNFL@SleeperNFL
NFL Receiving TD Leaders since 20202020 – Davante Adams (18)
2021 – Cooper Kupp (16)
2022 – Davante Adams (14)
2023 – Tyreek Hill & Mike Evans (13)
2024 – Ja’Marr Chase (17)
2025 – Davante Adams (14)znModeratorNFL Stats@NFL_Stats
2026 Dead Money for each #NFL teamDolphins – $182.3M
Saints – $114.0M
Jets – $111.2M
Browns – $91.9M
Cardinals – $73.3M
Texans – $66.4M
Jaguars – $53.3M
Eagles – $52.0M
Raiders – $52.0M
Bills – $46.2M
Packers – $43.2M
Cowboys – $41.6M
49ers – $39.2M
Falcons – $38.8M
Patriots – $37.2M
Vikings – $35.1M
Lions – $26.5M
Titans – $25.2M
Commanders – $20.7M
Panthers – $20.1M
Bears – $19.9M
Ravens – $18.2M
Buccaneers – $13.3M
Steelers – $12.2M
Giants – $11.4M
Bengals – $11.2M
Chiefs – $9.8M
Colts – $9.6M
Rams – $8.8M
Chargers – $5.5M
Broncos – $3.4M
Seahawks – $483K -
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