SEAN MCVAY

A year after having to rely solely on virtual visits the NFL returned to a normal spring evaluation process.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2026 with the Los Angeles Rams after winning the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.

Super Bowl Champion Rams Football Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay conducts an interview during a press conference following the NFL football team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Los Angeles. Not with the Rams' Super Bowl championship celebrations still ringing in his ears. The conflict began while the couple was on vacation in Cabo San Lucas celebrating the Rams’ Super Bowl triumph, and while Khomyn's family is currently safe, the conflict is massively worrying to McVay. “They want to talk about us winning the Super Bowl, and they’re in the midst of all these things going on," McVay said. Former Rams assistant Greg Olson and former LSU offensive coordinator Jake Peetz are also joining the offensive staff in positions yet to be finalized.

Sean McVay isn’t feeling his usual end-of-the-season coaching burnout this month.

ESPN is near the goal line of landing a top-tier talent to join the “Monday Night Football” booth.

The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their hiring of head coach Kevin O’Connell.

When the Los Angeles Rams acquired Von Miller on Nov. 1, they tweeted, “We’re all in,” along with a GIF of John Malkovich splashing the poker pot. With Miller adding an emotional boost, a veteran's savvy and a physical presence that helped Aaron Donald go from all-time great to Super Bowl champion, the Rams rule the NFL for the first time since 2000, when they still played in team owner Stan Kroenke's native Missouri. Kroenke treats his NFL team the way he used to treat his NBA team: with a willingness bordering on an eagerness to mortgage the future for a shot at winning it all right now.

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about Tom Brady's retirement, OBJ's injury and his Super Bowl Stella Artois ad.

CORRECTION Super Bowl Champion Rams Football CORRECTS SPELLING TO LOMBARDI, NOT LOMBARDY AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during a press conference while posing for photos with league commissioner Roger Goodell following the NFL football team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Los Angeles. Just over five years later, the 36-year-old is also the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl — and the trip left him exhausted, but thrilled. From Donald and Von Miller to Matthew Stafford and Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles' big names loomed large in the grand finale. So many guys just said, ‘Hey, we've got guys here that deserve a Super Bowl. '”It happened one last time in the Super Bowl when Cincinnati scored 17 consecutive points to take a 20-13 lead several minutes into the third quarter.

Sean McVay was the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, and now he is the youngest coach to win the Super Bowl.

Kurt Warner connects with Sports Seriously on Radio Row at Super Bowl 56.

Last night, UCF’s very own, Jacob Harris, accomplished something that every football player has dreamt of doing. AdvertisementWith the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Harris became the 12th UCF football alumnus to win a Super Bowl ring. While playing for UCF, Harris appeared in every game during his three seasons of eligibility. His most productive year came during his 2020 senior season, where he finished third on the team in both receptions (30) and reception yards (539). Harris led the team with 18 yards per reception, adding eight touchdowns.

It was quite a night for Los Angeles Rams wideout Van Jefferson.

Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson's wife reportedly left SoFi stadium on a stretcher due to going into labor during the Super Bowl.

Here's everything you need to know about watching Super Bowl LVI, including where to stream the 2022 Super Bowl.

Los Angeles hosted the very first Super Bowl, played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967.

So unanimous All-Pro DT Aaron Donald (99), LB Leonard Floyd (54) and revitalized Von Miller (40), the MVP of the 2016 Super Bowl, must be negated somewhat. Sure, the Rams made the 2019 Super Bowl with Jared Goff, but Stafford, finishing his 13th pro season, is a class above. His game management has been questioned, but it's hard to argue with four playoff trips in five seasons, and a Super Bowl loss three years ago. They also have the bitter memory of a putrid performance against New England in the 2019 Super Bowl. ___More AP Super Bowl coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Odell Beckham Jr.’s 2,000-mile trip on short notice allowed him to escape all the negative energy.

Super Bowl Bengals Football Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow warms up during NFL football practice Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl Feb. 13. Yes, there will be more than enough star power on the field Sunday at the Super Bowl to match the celebrities in the stands at SoFi Stadium. Burrow has earned plenty of attention leading the Bengals far beyond worst to first in just his second NFL season. McVay, who has the Rams in their second Super Bowl in four seasons, sees all those stars sharing several of the same traits.

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald.

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Aaron Donald has won just about every individual award available to a defensive lineman during his spectacular eight-year career with the Los Angeles Rams.

Running back Joe Mixon overcame injuries and suffered through four losing seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals on his road to the Super Bowl.

If the Super Bowl comes down to a crucial fourth-down choice by Rams coach Sean McVay or Bengals counterpart Zac Taylor, history shows the may opt for the conservative path. After a regular season when teams set records for how often they went on fourth downs as more and more younger coaches embrace analytics, the two coaches who made it to the Super Bowl were more outliers. Both the Rams and the Bengals finished in the bottom quarter of the league in fourth-down tries in the regular season. Key calls on when to kick and when to go for it played a big role in the conference championships. The call decreased the Bengals' win probability by 8.7 percentage points.

The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals got to the Super Bowl with help from a couple of coaching decisions by their conference title game opponents that backfired.

APTOPIX 49ers Rams Football Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — No team in the NFL was built like the Los Angeles Rams because nobody else would dare. “They don't remember that we've had the second-most draft picks of any franchise since 2017. The Rams are bold because that’s what Snead wants, but also because they believe it’s what Los Angeles wants. We are committed to doing all of that.”___More AP Super Bowl coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

No team in the NFL is built like the Los Angeles Rams because nobody else would dare.

Bengals Chiefs Football Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. McVay has since taken Los Angeles to the Super Bowl twice, and done it with a tenacious work ethic along with an orderly — yet energetic — approach. “He’s really shown a lot of young guys that you can do it in your own way,” Taylor said. It will also mark the first time both Super Bowl teams are guided by coachesen under 40 — with Taylor 38 and McVay 36. ___More AP Super Bowl coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Zac Taylor and Sean McVay got to know each other well during their two years together with the Los Angeles Rams.

Vikings officials flew to California on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 to conduct a second interview with both Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. The Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator prefers to keep the focus on the immediate task at hand. You still want to be able to have some balance, but do a thorough job,” McVay said. Ironically, O'Connell joined Jay Gruden's staff in 2017 after McVay was hired as Rams coach. When O'Connell does take the Vikings job, he will be the fourth McVay assistant to become a head coach.

Kevin O’Connell realizes there are going to be plenty of questions about his next steps after the Super Bowl.

Matthew Stafford got a call this week from a childhood friend who knows a little something about waiting a long time to win his first championship.

Across both Super Bowl rosters, there is a great divide.

Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Teryl Austin says the NFL needs to keep finding opportunities for coaches of color.

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — If anyone has an appreciation for the long winding road the Cincinnati Bengals have taken to their first Super Bowl in 33 years, it is Andrew Whitworth. But if the Los Angeles Rams left tackle wants to win his first championship, he will have to do it against his former team. “I told (Bengals coach) Zac Taylor when we talked Sunday night that both places have my heart and people that I believe in. “He’s made every team he’s been on better.”The Bengals thought Whitworth’s career was at or near its end going into 2017. While many thought Whitworth would not play all three seasons of his original Rams deal, he continues to prove people wrong.

If anyone has an appreciation for the long winding road the Cincinnati Bengals have taken to their first Super Bowl in 33 years, it is Andrew Whitworth.

For 6 3/4 games, the San Francisco 49ers had dominated the Los Angeles Rams. Then came the fourth quarter of Sunday’s NFC championship game, when everything unraveled. Coach Kyle Shanahan decided not to go it on fourth-and-2 in Rams territory, followed by a dropped interception by Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmy Garoppolo throwing a pick at the worst time.

The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a spot in the Super Bowl at their home stadium next month with a thrilling 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game.

They dominated the first game this season before rallying back from 17 points down to win the season finale in overtime to get into the playoffs. That doesn't seem to be working with ticket reseller StubHub projecting a heavy Northern California contingent at the game. The game Sunday will the 146th ever between the teams and just the second in the postseason. The Niners beat the Rams 30-3 in the 1989 NFC title game on the way to back-to-back Super Bowl wins. It’ll be two really good teams and a really good football game where you can’t really trick each other.

Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay arrived in California five years ago, a pair of hot-shot young coaches with a shared history and similar offenses taking over struggling franchises.

The Los Angeles Rams will host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game.

Cooper Kupp led the league in every major receiving category this season, a triple crown feat accomplished only three times previously in NFL history.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach.

The NFL's decision to stay out of L.A. for more than two decades is the main reason why 49ers fans likely will outnumber Rams fans at SoFi Stadium.

Matthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first playoff victory and the Los Angeles Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 overtime victory over the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams.

The Saints can make the playoffs with a win and a San Francisco loss at the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams can win the NFC West title for the third time in five seasons with a victory. ___4:35 p.m.Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are all but in the playoffs in what the star quarterback says is “most likely” his final season. The Chargers and Raiders are playing the final game of the NFL's first 17-game regular season. Ben Roethlisberger still has playoff hopes in his final season, a week after the star quarterback’s farewell in Pittsburgh.

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes made the NFL’s first 17-game regular season feel a little more normal despite it being played through a pandemic again.

Wins are piling up for the Los Angeles Rams. With the playoffs in sight, the two are unlikely to continue to coexist, something Stafford knows all too well after the Rams escaped with a 20-19 victory at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Despite Stafford throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble, the Rams (12-4) won their fifth straight game.

Ramsey plays an important, do-everything role on the Rams’ defense, and his absence was obvious against the Cardinals. The Rams also activated running back Jake Funk from injured reserve, and coach Sean McVay said the rookie will play Tuesday. Reed and starting right tackle Brandon Shell. Seattle was originally scheduled to play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but the game was moved to Tuesday because of COVID-19 issues with the Rams. The list includes receiver Allen Robinson, backup quarterback Andy Dalton, right tackle Larry Borom and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.

“At one time in training camp in 2013, I thought I may never play again,” Whitworth said. Whitworth persevered and eventually returned to play in the second week of his eighth NFL season. Whitworth turns 40 on Sunday, joining Tom Brady as the only active 40-somethings in the league. He will become the first 40-year-old to start an NFL game at left tackle, and Whitworth is changing the framework for longevity among linemen. “I still love playing this game ... and if it works out, hopefully I’ll have a chance to continue my career and continue playing,” Whitworth said.

Andrew Whitworth reaches a remarkable milestone in his career and his life when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.

The Los Angeles Rams snapped their three-game losing streak with a 37-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

After Von Miller left his Russian sable hat and the tears behind in Denver following his trade from the Broncos to the Los Angeles Rams, he cracked, “I went to bed 4-4 and woke up 7-1.” An encore, however, seems to be slipping away from Miller's clutches, just like so many quarterbacks of late. L.A. has been more dystopia than utopia for Miller, even with Odell Beckham Jr. working his way out of cloudy Cleveland and teaming up with him in sunny Southern California.

Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes, Jimmie Ward returned one of his two first-quarter interceptions for another score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 for their first home win in more than a year.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — (AP) — On the same day the Los Angeles Rams added a playmaking receiver, they lost a cornerstone of their NFL-best passing offense. Receiver Robert Woods is out for the season after tearing a knee ligament in practice, coach Sean McVay confirmed Saturday. Woods felt well enough to finish practice, but a scan revealed a torn ACL — the first significant injury of Woods' nine-year NFL career. Early last season, Woods agreed to a four-year, $65 million contract extension that begins in 2022. In 4 1/2 seasons with the Rams, Woods has 367 catches for 4,626 yards and 23 touchdowns while also rushing for 485 yards and five scores.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Robert Woods is out for the season after tearing his knee ligament in practice.

Odell Beckham Jr. arrived in Los Angeles on Friday and made his way north to the Rams’ training complex.

Rams Beckham Football FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) walks off of the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Beckham agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, choosing Los Angeles and its burgeoning super team over several potential free-agent destinations. According to McVay, so do NFL players — even players on other teams watching the Rams' swagger. “I knew that there was a possibility (to land Beckham),” McVay said. Miller, who worked out with the Rams' linebackers on Friday, skipped Los Angeles' first game since his arrival last weekend to rest his injured ankle.

Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams.

Kevin Byard returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown, and Tennessee’s defense carried the Titans to a 28-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a showdown between conference co-leaders.

Von Miller spent Monday in a sentimental daze after the Denver Broncos traded him.

The Rams led 25-19 when Goff drove the Lions to the Los Angeles 12 in the waning minutes while converting four third downs on an excellent drive. Cooper Kupp had 10 catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams, including the go-ahead score with 13:59 to play. Van Jefferson also caught a scoring pass from Stafford, who has 19 TD throws in his first seven games on the West Coast. Goff read a blitz and threw a short screen pass to Swift, who scampered through the Rams' secondary for his TD. OLD FRIENDSGoff spent his first five NFL seasons with the Rams, while Stafford played his first 12 seasons with the Lions.

Matthew Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Jalen Ramsey made an end zone interception on his 27th birthday with five minutes left in the Los Angeles Rams’ 28-19 victory over Jared Goff and the winless Detroit Lions.

Matthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a finger injury on his throwing hand.

The Arizona Cardinals extended their longest unbeaten start since 2012 with a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

Without Bill Belichick, Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl and is on pace to throw a career-high 53 touchdown passes at age 44.

The Los Angeles Rams are the unanimous top team in the latest AP Pro32 poll.

Matthew Stafford passed for 343 yards and four touchdowns as he outdueled Tom Brady and led the Los Angeles Rams to a 34-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

APTOPIX Rams Colts Football Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams' Greg Gaines (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS — (AP) — Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking 38-yard field goal with 2:23 to play Sunday, giving the Rams a 27-24 victory. Indy tied it again on a 35-yard field goal with 7:22 left, but quarterback Carson Wentz injured his right ankle on the play before the field goal and did not return. WELCOME BACKThe Indianapolis Colts welcomed back their newest Hall of Famers, Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James, with a rousing halftime ovation. Colts: Right tackle Braden Smith (foot), cornerback Xavier Rhodes (calf) and receivers T.Y.

Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis.

Aaron Donald’s first game in his 30s looked like most of his performances from his 20s for the Los Angeles Rams.

Matthew Stafford passed for 321 yards and three touchdowns in a dynamic debut for the Los Angeles Rams.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' second joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders ended early when the teams had a prolonged brawl Thursday. The Raiders’ defense was the biggest winner from the opening practice, putting together a solid performance against the Rams’ reconfigured offense under quarterback Matthew Stafford. One brouhaha Wednesday started after Raiders running back Josh Jacobs received a zealous hit from All-Pro Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The Rams and Raiders play in different divisions, but they have a joint history with Los Angeles that continues even today, 27 years after the Raiders left town. The Rams and Raiders only have to wait until Saturday for the next chapter of their rivalry.

Darius Bradwell rushed for a touchdown in the third quarter and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-6 in the first NFL game with fans at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles tendon in an offseason training session.

Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. The Rams announced the deal for Jackson on Sunday, March 21, 2021 adding him to the targets for new quarterback Matthew Stafford. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)LOS ANGELES – Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, returning to his native Southern California after 13 NFL seasons on the East Coast. “The difficult part of the equation is finding those players who can actually threaten NFL defenders, because most players that come into this league are fast,” Snead added. We’d all love to identify those guys that can even threaten NFL defenders.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ESPN first reported the swap, which will include the Rams' first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 along with their third-round pick this year. 1 overall draft picks will provide a fresh start for two durable starting quarterbacks who probably need a change of scenery. Stafford asked to be traded shortly after the current season ended with the Lions' third straight campaign with at least 10 losses. Los Angeles likely had to pay a premium in draft picks to persuade the Lions to take on Goff's deal. Shortly after last season, Stafford asked to be traded and spared from another rebuilding project.

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(CNN) - After seven months the NFL is finally back, which means it's time to set your fantasy football lineups for Week 1. With the 100th NFL season kicking off with tonight's matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, here are some potential breakout games and situations to watch for this week. Instead, he has fallen to the second round of many fantasy football drafts. Despite leading countless teams to the fantasy playoffs last season, Gurley was a no-show in the NFC Championship game and Super Bowl LIII. Week 1 should give fantasy owners a better picture of how he'll be utilized this season.