Senior Staff Writer for the Los Angeles Rams (views are my own and do not represent the team’s). Fan of well-written movies and TV shows. IU alum.https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muxfwuserc26Rams STC Bubba Ventrone worked with LS Joe Cardona when the two were with the Patriots from 2015-17. Every time Ventrone's been asked about Cardona, he has had only positive things to say. Ventrone this afternoon on Cardona, who was voted a team captain less than six months after signing with LA:07 Sep 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxfwuserc26https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muxf4tclp226Rams DC Chris Shula brought up 2nd-year NT Ty Hamilton as a standout from training camp/preseason. Shula praised Hamilton for the way he answered run game coordinator/DL coach Giff Smith's challenge to "play physical, play fast, play tough" and thought that displayed on tape.07 Sep 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxf4tclp226https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muvgv7gn7s2i"The sky's the limit, that's what they say," WR Davante Adams said. "I feel like that's the reality with us." Given what we've seen between Adams and QB Matthew Stafford this summer, there's reason to believe they can pick up in 2026 where they left off in 2025: https://www.therams.com/news/matthew-stafford-and-davante-adams-looking-forward-to-building-on-connection-shown-over-second-half-of-2025-season-and-throughout-training-camp-heading-into-2026-season07 Sep 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvgv7gn7s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muvgdwd6fs2iRams TE Terrance Ferguson wants to expand want he can do in Year 2: "I just want to be involved in all aspects of the game" https://www.therams.com/news/terrance-ferguson-wants-to-expand-want-he-can-do-in-year-2-i-just-want-to-be-involved-in-all-aspects-of-the-game07 Sep 2026 02:07 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvgdwd6fs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muux6kn3ac2kRams HC Sean McVay said the expectation is Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson will play in Australia. McVay also said Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett will practice today, and he'll update their Week 1 status on Tuesday.06 Sep 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muux6kn3ac2khttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mupqtfxcs22rLatest on what Sean McVay had to say about the Rams' approach to QB2 as Week 1 prep gets underway: https://www.therams.com/news/sean-mcvay-sees-stetson-bennett-iv-and-ty-simpson-as-the-two-a-two-b-on-qb-depth-chart-reflecting-developmental-approach04 Sep 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupqtfxcs22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mupkpkkcl22rSean McVay said that while the depth chart lists Stetson Bennett IV as QB2 and Ty Simpson as QB3, he looks at it as "2A, 2B." Has to do with how they're approaching both players' development (more in next post)04 Sep 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupkpkkcl22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mumtuh4nd22rRams DE Myles Garrett No. 1 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 https://www.therams.com/news/myles-garrett-no-1-on-nfl-top-100-players-of-202603 Sep 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumtuh4nd22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mukhinzmgc2rNew episode of Between The Horns with @jblong.bsky.social & D'Marco Farr: Aaron Donald's return, initial 53-man roster reaction/breakdown and a Week 1 preview https://youtu.be/wKiWGqfKv8w?si=iXtazxHznHrlKD1F02 Sep 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukhinzmgc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3muhqvdyyq22dRams QB Matthew Stafford No. 4 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 https://www.therams.com/news/matthew-stafford-no-4-on-nfl-top-100-players-of-202601 Sep 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhqvdyyq22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mugax7vghk2dRams announce team captains for 2026 season https://www.therams.com/news/rams-announce-team-captains-for-2026-season01 Sep 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugax7vghk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mufrk7cf2s2dThe Rams' initial 2026 practice squad, via Zach Edwards: https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-17-players-to-initial-2026-practice-squad31 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufrk7cf2s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudvy4bnqk22Aaron Donald on coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, and what the process leading to that decision entailed: https://www.therams.com/news/aaron-donald-talks-rejoining-rams-in-2026-do-i-feel-like-i-can-play-at-a-high-level-yes31 Aug 2026 02:59 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudvy4bnqk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudvy4bnqk22Aaron Donald on coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, and what the process leading to that decision entailed: https://www.therams.com/news/aaron-donald-talks-rejoining-rams-in-2026-do-i-feel-like-i-can-play-at-a-high-level-yes31 Aug 2026 02:59 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudvy4bnqk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudphyzz7222Aaron Donald: "Do I feel like I can play at a high level? Yes. Do I feel like I can still be myself? 100%. If I didn't feel like that, I wouldn't be here." [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Aug 2026 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudphyzz7222https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudpfod2hc22Aaron Donald said he's "been in a football mindset for the last 14 weeks." He said training-wise, he put himself in the best position to get where he is now. Just has to get going in 11-on-11 to knock the rust off and get caught up with the speed of the game.31 Aug 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudpfod2hc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudmwyesi226Sean McVay said the Rams will take it a day at a time in determining whether Aaron Donald plays Week 1 vs. 49ers in Australia31 Aug 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudmwyesi226https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudcjm5jtc22Already imagining what SoFi Stadium will be like on Monday Night Football against the Giants. If defensive starters get introduced, with Myles Garrett second-to-last and Aaron Donald last out of the tunnel...30 Aug 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudcjm5jtc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mudbbaktsc22The Rams' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 regular season is set. https://www.therams.com/news/rams-announce-initial-53-man-roster-for-2026-season30 Aug 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudbbaktsc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mud72w37sc22He was "complete" and "full" when he retired on March 15, 2024. On August 30, 2026, the appetite has returned. Aaron Donald is back: https://www.therams.com/news/aaron-donald-unretires-will-play-for-rams-in-202630 Aug 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mud72w37sc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4qm4yzoc22More on Sean McVay not yet committing to a QB2 for the Rams for Week 1 following Thursday night's preseason finale against the Chargers https://www.therams.com/news/no-decision-yet-on-whether-stetson-bennett-iv-or-ty-simpson-will-be-backup-quarterback-for-week-1-after-thursday-night-s-preseason-finale-against-chargers28 Aug 2026 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4qm4yzoc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4o772mks22McVay also said addition of Atwell won't affect their ability to keep as many WRs as they felt earned a spot on the 53-man roster. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 05:51 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4o772mks22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4o6zxewk22On trading for Tutu Atwell, Sean McVay said they felt like it was a chance to add depth to the receiver room and that it "had nothing to do" with any potential suspension for Puka Nacua.28 Aug 2026 05:51 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4o6zxewk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4nxduhuc22McVay also said he wouldn't read too much into tonight's approach to the reps at QB [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 05:46 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4nxduhuc22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4nu4r6pk22Sean McVay postgame tonight did not commit to a No. 2 QB. Reiterated he feels really good about both Stetson Bennett IV and Ty Simpson.28 Aug 2026 05:45 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4nu4r6pk22https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4ll3hvx2225 Takeaways from Rams-Chargers https://www.therams.com/news/5-takeaways-from-rams-20-18-preseason-week-3-win-over-chargers-qb-usage-harrison-mevis-perfect-preseason-and-more28 Aug 2026 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4ll3hvx222https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4j3oe7fs26Really cool to see the way Caldwell and the rest of that group was celebrated for that TD pass/drive by the rest of their teammates when they got back to the Rams sideline28 Aug 2026 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4j3oe7fs26https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4ixkdqs226Touchdown Rams. Matthew Caldwell 8-yard TD pass to RB Dean Connors on 4th and 3. Rams 20, Chargers 10 with 14:14 left in 4Q28 Aug 2026 04:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4ixkdqs226https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4ilxnzls26End of 3rd quarter: Rams 13, Chargers 1028 Aug 2026 04:11 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4ilxnzls26https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3mu4hfsredc26Sean McVay on Monday and Tuesday mentioned wanting to get Caldwell some playing time. Caldwell takes over the in the second half after Simpson played the first half, leading five drives. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2026 03:49 +0000at://did:plc:nbujzsufypuiuzaeja76znvb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4hfsredc26