May 2021 - Los Angeles Rams Wiretap

Matthew Stafford: I Want To Play In Big Games

Feb 11, 2021 8:55 AM

Matthew Stafford, who has played in just three playoff games in 12 seasons, is excited for the possibility of playing in big games with the Los Angeles Rams.

"I've always wanted to play in those big games, I feel like I will excel in those situations,"Stafford said. "I wanted to shoot my shot."

The Lions-Rams trade will be completed next month.

Mitch Albom/Detroit Free Press

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor

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Derrick Henry Wins Offensive POY, Aaron Donald Receives Defensive

Feb 7, 2021 8:37 AM

Derrick Henry has won the NFL's offensive player of the year award for 2020, while Aaron Donald received the honors on defense.

Henry won his award with 32 out of the 50 votes, easily eclipsing Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, who each garnered five votes.

Henry turned in the NFL's fifth-highest single-season rushing total with 2,027 yards. He also rushed for 17 touchdowns, becoming the sixth player in NFL history to lead the league outright in rushing yards and touchdowns in back-to-back seasons.

Donald received 27 votes, edging out the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt, who picked up 20 votes. Donald has won the award three times in four years, tying Lawrence Taylor and J.J. Watt for the distinction. Donald led all players with 54 pressures this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Personal Award

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Jared Goff: Rams Wanted To Move On, 'Feeling's Mutual'

Feb 3, 2021 4:29 PM

Jared Goff is ready to move on in the wake of the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Rams to the Detroit Lions.

"As the quarterback, as the guy that's at arguably the most important position on the field, if you're in a place that you're not wanted and they want to move on from you, the feeling's mutual," Goff said. "You don't want to be in the wrong place. It became increasingly clear that was the case."

The Rams traded Goff, along with two first-round picks and a third-rounder, to the Lions for Matthew Stafford.

"That's the tough part right now is trying to figure that out, when did that happen?" Goff said of when the Rams decided he was no longer part of their future. "Those are all conversations that I may or may not have, and try to figure it out. That's the conversation to have."

Lindsey Thiry/ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor

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Bears, Broncos, Panthers Offered First-Rounder And More For Stafford

Feb 1, 2021 8:42 AM

The Los Angeles Rams weren't the only team willing to give up a lot to acquire Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions.

The Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers were all offering a first-round pick and more in talks for Stafford.

The Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team were also in the mix to acquire the quarterback.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Matthew Stafford Reportedly Wasn't Willing To Go To Patriots

Feb 1, 2021 8:36 AM

As the Detroit Lions shopped Matthew Stafford, the quarterback was reportedly willing to go anywhere but to the New England Patriots.

Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff and picks over the weekend.

No reason for Stafford's desire to avoid the Patriots was given in the report.

Tom Curran/NBC Sports Boston

Tags: New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Report: Rams Made Run At Aaron Rodgers

Feb 1, 2021 10:27 PM

The Los Angeles Rams inquired about Aaron Rodgers before acquiring Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions this weekend, according to a report.

The Green Bay Packers were "adamant" that they weren't trading Rodgers.

After Rodgers suggested he might not return to the Packers immediately following the team's loss in the NFC Championship Game, he reversed course a few days later.

Sam Farmer/L.A. Times

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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