Golden Tate shuts down Matthew Stafford debate with 4 words
Golden Tate told The Blueprint podcast that Matthew Stafford placed teammates where they'd be valued, comments recapped by Josh Buckhalter that cut short parts of the Stafford debate.
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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Rams terminate Zech McPhearson with injury settlement
The Rams terminated Zech McPhearson’s contract on Sept. 5 with an injury settlement, ending a short stint with the club just before the 2026 regular season. The move was reported by Blaine Grisak on X and summarized in reporting by Duncan Day.
Aaron Donald return reshapes Rams pass rush
Aaron Donald returned to the Los Angeles Rams and immediately altered the defensive pecking order, pushing 2024 draft pick Braden Fiske down the depth chart and energizing teammates like Trent McDuffie.
College football Week 2 preview: Games and prospects to watch
All 25 AP-ranked teams are on the field in this College football Week 2 preview. Scouts should prioritize Texas, Ohio State, Oregon and the transfer-driven rosters reshaping early season narratives.
De’Zhaun Stribling draws a Week 1 test against the Rams
The 49ers' rookie De'Zhaun Stribling enters Week 1 against the Rams after a strong preseason and a PFF 90.0 grade. His presence highlights questions about LA's receiver depth behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Puka Nacua and the Rams 135M 2027 cap crunch
Puka Nacua is positioned as a likely franchise tag candidate as the Rams confront a projected $135 million cap burden tied to their 2023 draft class. This piece explains tag math, Spotrac market projections, and roster sequencing for 2027.
49ers injuries cloud Melbourne season opener vs Rams
Multiple key 49ers players are limited or unavailable for the Melbourne season opener. This piece breaks down who is out, who is likely limited, and how San Francisco’s depth issues shape the matchup with the Rams.
Puka Nacua injury update: McVay says progress
Sean McVay reported that Puka Nacua is "making good progress" while returning from a psoas issue, running high-speed reps with Reggie Scott’s group as the Rams prepare for the Australia season opener.
Nate Landman X factor for Rams defense
ESPN analyst Ben Solak singled out Nate Landman as the Rams' X-factor and possible weak link if opponents force him into space coverage. This piece evaluates his 2025 production, contract context and schematic fit.
Myles Garrett trade reshapes Rams defensive front
Braden Fiske said losing Jared Verse “really sucked” after the Rams completed the Myles Garrett trade. The deal remade Los Angeles’ pass rush and altered short- and long-term roster construction.