The 12-5 Rams were one of the best teams in football last year. Matthew Stafford finally won his first MVP, then agreed to return for 2026. Around him, the team has had a buzzy offseason, with a mix of developments that feel like they correspond to the franchise’s different eras:

Chris Paul Jr couldn’t make the Rams roster in 2025 despite being one of their draft picks, so he ended up hopping aboard the team that would eliminate them five months later.

The Rams led the league in scoring in 2025 but fell short of even winning their division thanks in part to 38-37 loss in overtime to the Seahawks in Seattle. The remedy? Try to create the best defense in the league for 2026.

Moment: LA Rams star Myles Garrett throws out ceremonial first pitch before Dodgers-Angels game

With offenses focused on Myles Garrett, the Rams could see Kobie Turner and Byron Young take another step as pass rushers in 2026.

FS1 analyst Greg Jennings isn't backing off the Seattle Seahawks as the LA Rams biggest threats, or the favourites in the NFC.

The NFL Players Association "strongly opposes" the proposed changes to the California workers' compensation laws, which would limit the rights of professional athletes.