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Julian Mercado

Julian Mercado covers the business side of football for RamsNews.com, including salary cap mechanics, contract negotiations, free agency targets and NFL Draft prospects, with a focus on roster construction and draft capital.

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Kaelon Black takes big role in 49ers debut

Rookie Kaelon Black logged 15 touches for 70 yards and played 28 snaps in his 49ers debut, pushing into Christian McCaffrey’s workload. This report breaks down usage, roster context and ripple effects for NFL and college evaluators.

September 15, 2026

Why Rams special teams matter now

Sean McVay has shifted emphasis onto Rams special teams as rule changes have increased action plays. Kamren Curl’s versatility and recent production figure into the coverage plans while opponents’ explosive plays remain a concern.

September 12, 2026

Rams WR3 problem exposed after 49ers loss

EPA splits from the Rams’ 27-7 loss in Melbourne highlighted a stark contrast between 13- and 11-personnel snaps, suggesting a short-term weakness at the WR3 spot behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

September 12, 2026

Rams terminate Alex Johnson via injury settlement

The Rams finalized an injury-settlement termination for cornerback Alex Johnson, making the former UCLA standout free to sign elsewhere. This explains the roster timeline, settlement mechanics, and immediate depth impact.

September 11, 2026