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USA Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Look: Kevin Dotson showed up to training camp with an incredible Rams-themed hairstyle
Dotson is all Rams all the time with his new yellow horns hairstyle There may not be a player more excited for training camp than Kevin Dotson. The Los Angeles Rams' starting right guard showed up at Loyola Marymount University on Tuesday sporting a new hairstyle and it's perfect for this time of year. He dyed his hair to look like a Rams helmet, rocking yellow horns just like Los Angeles' iconic lid. Dotson is the lifeblood of the team and always brings the energy every day, so he's the perfect player to rock this look. He made an appearance in this video posted by the Rams, showing players' arrivals at LMU on Tuesday – including Puka Nacua on a go-kart and Matthew Stafford in the same Dodgers hat he's been wearing for four years. It absolutely does not get better than this. K-Dot officially wins arrival day. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly Stafford reflects on golfer Scottie Scheffler's deep take on winning ahead of NFL Season
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is gearing up for his fifth NFL season with the team, but before football takes over again, the Stafford family took time to soak in the moments that truly matter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, a poignant perspective from World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler caught the attention of Stafford's wife, Kelly, who shared his comments about life and winning — drawing a deeper connection between elite athletes who value more than just trophies. As Stafford eyes another postseason run, Kelly Stafford used the offseason to reflect on family, gratitude and a grounded message from the golf world that hit home. Scottie Scheffler's words strike a chord with Kelly Stafford | What did he say? During a press conference at The Open Championship, PGA Tour star Scottie Scheffler offered a heartfelt take on the fleeting nature of sports victories and the importance of keeping life in perspective. "It feels like you work your whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like a few minutes," Scheffler said, as quoted by a news platform. "It only lasts a few minutes, that kind of euphoric feeling. ... You win it, you celebrate, get to hug my family, my sister's there, it's such an amazing moment. Then it's like, okay, what are we going to eat for dinner? Life goes on." What Kelly Stafford wrote about Scottie Scheffler's quote Kelly Stafford, Matthew Stafford's wife, saw the quote and shared it on Instagram. She liked how Scottie Scheffler thinks about life and said that athletes from their hometown, Highland Park, Texas — like Scheffler, Clayton Kershaw, and her husband — really understand what matters in life. 'Something in the water in Highland Park ... not to become pro athletes, but to become men who just fully get what life is about. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now @scottiescheffler @claytonkershaw @matthewstafford,' she wrote. Matthew Stafford and Kelly Stafford spend quality time head of former's training camp As NFL training starts, players are getting ready for football again. But before that, Kelly Stafford spent time making memories with her family. She posted a sweet video on Instagram showing trips, fun days, and moments with Matthew and their kids. She wrote a message about enjoying the time they have now. "Am always grateful for an offseason with you, while always looking forward to another football season. Soon these seasons won't exist, so not taking any of it for granted. " FAQs Q: What did Kelly Stafford say about Scottie Scheffler's comments? A: Kelly Stafford praised Scottie Scheffler's life perspective, calling attention to the values shared by Highland Park athletes like her husband, Scheffler, and Clayton Kershaw. Q: How did Matthew Stafford spend his NFL offseason? A: He spent quality time with his family, which Kelly Stafford highlighted in a heartfelt Instagram video capturing their vacations and events. Q: When does the Los Angeles Rams' 2025 season start? A: The Rams will open their NFL season on September 8 against the Houston Texans. Also read :
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams stars make top-30 under-30 list
It's no secret that some of the Los Angeles Rams' best players are older. Matthew Stafford is 37, Davante Adams is 32 and Rob Havenstein is 33. Even Tyler Higbee, Poona Ford and Darious Williams are in their 30s. But where do the Rams' older players sit among the rest of the NFL's veteran elite? CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr ranked the top 30 players over the age of 30 heading into the 2025 season, and two Rams stars made the cut: Stafford and Adams. Stafford ranked No. 12, while Adams came in at No. 20. Stafford is still considered amongst the top at his position in his late 30s, finishing strong to close the 2024 season. He had nine touchdowns to just one interception over his last eight games (including playoffs) and boasted a 98.5 passer rating -- part of a season in which he finished with 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns to just eight interceptions (93.7 rating). When healthy, Stafford can still get the job done and win games for the Rams. He's still going strong at 37. Even in his 30s, Adams still finds ways to produce. Adams had his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season in 2024, finishing with 85 catches for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns. He has six 1,000-yard seasons and five double-digit touchdown seasons, being named a first-team All-Pro three times. Let's see if Adams can return to his All-Pro form with the Rams, but he's still a very good receiver. Naturally, the list skewed toward those closer to 30 than 40, but Stafford was tied with San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams for the oldest player on the list. Stafford was also the fourth player over the age of 35 ranked in the top half of the list, alongside Williams (No. 13), Eagles tackle Lane Johnson (No. 2) and Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (No. 10). No other Rams players made the list, but ex-Rams receiver Cooper Kupp (now with the Seattle Seahawks) was named an honorable mention.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams' Kobie Turner has this game circled on 2025 schedule
Kobie Turner already knows which game he's looking forward to most on the teams' 2025 regular-season schedule. The Los Angeles Rams' defensive tackle told NFL Network's The Insiders recently that he's been excited for a rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 since he saw when the game would take place. "I've had that loss in the back of my mind for a while," Turner said. "Obviously, it's on to a new season and on to continue to progress, but I definitely have — I believe it's Week 3 — circled. I mean, even in the individual training right now, we're breaking down, 'OK, this is how some of the guys, some of the offensive linemen for the Eagles, this is how they block, and this is how we're going to defeat that.'" L.A. lost to the eventual Super Bowl champions twice in 2024: First in Week 12 and then by just six points in the NFC Divisional Round. The defense played a big role in both defeats after giving up 599 combined rushing yards in those two games, 460 of which from the legs of running back Saquon Barkley. "So, I mean, ultimately, the thing that really got us last year is there's a couple of big runs," Turner added. "We stopped the run for the most part, handled it really well, but a couple of those runs where we didn't fit it up right, where Saquon was able to get to the second level fast, and he's super dangerous there. So at the end of the day, it's about getting Saquon down, and that's what we're gonna do a lot better of this year, making sure that we stop the run on the run." To combat this, the Rams upgraded their defensive front with the addition of nose tackle Poona Ford. L.A. also drafted Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton in the fifth round to add to the team's depth. Turner doesn't want to continue to dwell on the past, but he didn't deny he's excited for a shot at revenge so early in the season. "I'm just super excited to be able to run that back," he said. "Obviously those guys are Super Bowl champs, they won it, they deserve it and whatnot, but this year's a new year, and man, we definitely have that game circled, I definitely have that game circled, and I'm super excited to get another crack at those guys."
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams training camp preview: O-line's biggest question could create ripple effect
With Alaric Jackson uncertain, the Rams have a lot to sort out at left tackle After re-signing Alaric Jackson and bringing back Coleman Shelton, the Los Angeles Rams' offensive line appeared set for 2025. With Kevin Dotson, Steve Avila and Rob Havenstein locked in as the other three starters, the Rams were in great shape. Then the news hit of Jackson's health scare. He's currently dealing with blood clots in his leg, the second time since 2022 that he's battled this ailment. He missed the final nine games of the 2022 season so it's unclear exactly how long he'll be out this year, if he misses any regular-season time at all. His uncertain future left the Rams searching for answers, quickly signing D.J. Humphries to a contract after Jackson's diagnosis. What looked like one of the best units on the roster now could be without its starting left tackle to open the year. Roster locks If healthy, Jackson is clearly a lock to make the team after signing a $57.75 million contract during the offseason. However, he could start the season on the PUP or NFI list, which would cause him to miss at least four games. That would force the Rams to pivot at left tackle. There are no questions about the other four starters making the team. They're certain to be Week 1 starters, as long as no one gets injured between now and then. Avila will remain at left guard, Shelton will play center and Dotson and Havenstein will man right guard and tackle, respectively. Likely to make it Limmer was a starter at center last season and should stick around again in 2025 after playing well in a tough spot as a rookie. He has guard-center flexibility, which only adds to his value as a lineman. Humphries and Quessenberry are both likely to make the team, too. Quessenberry was signed before the public announcement of Jackson's status, so it seems the Rams liked him regardless. Humphries was signed immediately after Jackson's diagnosis was reported, making him an obvious contingency plan. They're the best backup tackles the Rams have, regardless of when Jackson gets on the field. On the bubble And then there are the players on the bubble. Nine of them in all, any of these nine linemen could wind up making the 53-man roster. Some have a better chance than others, including Leveston, McClendon Jr. and McMahon, but it wouldn't be a surprise if any of them wound up making the cut. Leveston, McClendon and Arcuri have the benefit of being former draft picks by the Rams. Dedich earned some playing time last year and McMahon is a former Eagles sixth-round pick who the Rams added last offseason. Bowles, Lampkin, Dooley and Wedig are undrafted rookies so they have the most work to do. Position battle to watch If Jackson is forced to miss the beginning of the season, it could be Humphries and Quessenberry competing for the starting spot at left tackle. That will obviously be an incredibly important position battle because left tackle is one of the most critical spots on the team. Humphries might have a slight edge just based on his experience but Quessenberry should get every opportunity to win the job, too. Potential sleeper Lampkin was one of the better offensive linemen in the country last season but he has one big thing working against him: his measurables. He's only 5-foot-10 and 270 pounds, which is tiny for an offensive lineman. He plays with great leverage because he's so much shorter than other players but his lack of size and length will undoubtedly hurt him in the NFL. Still, he can't be counted out if the Rams are looking for depth on the inside. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
