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Getty Images The Rams went to the playoffs, and the Super Bowl, in 2018 as the division champion. This year, they’re the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs. So how is defensive tackle Aaron Donald feeling as the postseason arrives? “Confident,” Donald told reporters on Wednesday. “I think we have...

Getty Images When Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth suffered a torn MCL in November, the hope was that he’d be back for a playoff run. Whitworth seemed to be heading in that direction last week, as Los Angeles designated him to return. And now it’s all but official, as the left tackle told...

USA TODAY Sports While the Seattle Seahawks aren’t certain they’ll have safety Jamal Adams on the field for Saturday’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay is fully expecting to see Adams on the opposite side of the field. “We’ll see, I mean we’ve got to plan for him being...

Getty Images Jamal Adams injured his shoulder in Seattle’s Week 17 victory over the Rams, and missed much of the game. It’s going to be a while until there’s some clarity on his status for the wild-card round. “We are going to have to wait all the way up to game day to figure that out,”...

USA TODAY Sports The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2021. Six of the 15 are finalists for the first time. Jared Allen, Calvin Johnson, Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are a vote away from Canton in their first year of eligibility. In...

Getty Images The Rams might not know who their starting quarterback is until game time. Coach Sean McVay doesn’t plan on anyone outside the organization knowing any sooner than that, even if the Rams do know. McVay said Tuesday he will not entertain starting quarterback questions this week as...

Getty Images Rams rookie Cam Akers returned from an ankle injury that kept him out of Week 16 and rushed for only 34 yards on 21 carries Sunday. He admitted Monday the Rams need “more” out of their running game this week. The Rams list Akers as limited in their Tuesday practice report. Rams...

Getty Images Safety Jamal Adams (shoulder) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (oblique) were among five Seahawks who didn’t practice Tuesday in preparation for Saturday’s game against the Rams. Pete Carroll said the Seahawks likely won’t know Adams’ status until Saturday. “He’s going to work...

Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons continue to search for a new G.M. and a new head coach by looking to the L.A. Rams. The Falcons have announced that a virtual interview has been conducted with Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes. Holmes has spent 18 years with the Rams. The Falcons...

Getty Images The Rams finished as the league’s No. 1 defense in yards allowed and No. 1 in points allowed. That has their defensive coordinator in demand. The Jets and Chargers have requested permission to interview Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the...

Getty Images The Lions are interviewing a few head coaching candidates this week and they’ll also continue their search for a new General Manager. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the team will interview Saints assistant G.M. of pro personnel Terry Fontenot on Tuesday. Rams director of...

Getty Images The Falcons were linked to Saints assistant G.M. for pro personnel Terry Fontenot during the regular season and now they’ll have a chance to speak to him about their vacant General Manager position. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Fontenot will interview with the team on...

Getty Images Seahawks safety Jamal Adams had to exit Sunday’s win over the 49ers with a shoulder injury and did not return. Head coach Pete Carroll said after the contest early indications were that Adams would be able to play in the upcoming wild-card matchup with the Rams. But in a Monday...

Getty Images The Rams booked their postseason berth with John Wolford at quarterback on Sunday because Jared Goff was out after having right thumb surgery and it’s unclear who will get the start against the Seahawks in the Wild Card round. Rams head coach Sean McVay said he’s “not sure on that...

Getty Images Home teams are usually favored in the playoffs, but in both the AFC and the NFC, the highest-seeded wild card is favored on the road against the lowest-seeded division winner. The Buccaneers opened as 6.5-point favorites on the road at the Washington Football Team, and that spread...

Getty Images The Rams have struggled in the red zone so far, but they’ve at least scored on defense. Los Angeles had to settle for a field goal after reaching the Arizona one-yard line when the offense committed a pair of false start penalties. That meant a 16-play drive resulted in just three...

Getty Images The Rams don’t have their starting quarterback and a pair of key contributors, but their defense has given them a 12-7 halftime lead. Cornerback Troy Hill intercepted Arizona backup quarterback Chris Streveler‘s errant pass late in the second quarter and returned it 84 yards for a...

Getty Images Quarterback Kyler Murray left the game after he was sacked on the Cardinals’ first drive. After missing the majority of the game, he’s back in for the fourth quarter. The Cardinals are down 18-7 and need to win in order to make the postseason. Murray completed a 26-yard pass to...

Getty Images The Rams were without their starting quarterback, one of their top receivers, and one of their top defensive linemen on Sunday. They still defeated the Cardinals to clinch a postseason berth. Los Angeles beat the Arizona 18-7 on Sunday to finish with a 10-6 record. The Rams have...