The Beacon Brief
Rams
- Articles
- 8
Latest articles
8 articles
- Roster MovesSep 8, 2026
Aaron Donald inactive for Rams opener vs. 49ers
Aaron Donald, DT for the Los Angeles Rams, will not travel to Australia and will be inactive for Thursday's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. He'll make his return in the Rams' Week 2 home game Monday Night Football against the New York Giants after two seasons of retirement.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Aaron Donald returns to Rams on one-year $20M contract
Aaron Donald, DT, is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million contract that can reach $30 million with incentives. He will play alongside Myles Garrett. For fantasy managers, Donald himself is not a typical fantasy asset, but his return strengthens the Rams defense and boosts their DST value.
Read article - InjuriesAug 16, 2026
George Kittle injury update: on track for Week 1
George Kittle, TE for the San Francisco 49ers, says he feels 'definitely on track' to play in the Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10 in Melbourne, Australia, though he noted 'nothing is 100 percent certain.' Kittle tore his Achilles in the January playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles. CBS Sports reported a high level of confidence he suits up for the game, which is significant for any fantasy manager considering him in the early rounds.
Read article - Draft & RookiesAug 15, 2026
Ty Simpson preseason debut: 21-of-25, 190 yards, 2 TDs
Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in his first NFL preseason game, per Adam Schefter. The performance will draw fantasy attention, though Simpson sits behind the established depth chart for now. Dynasty managers should watch his development closely.
Read article - InjuriesAug 11, 2026
Puka Nacua leaves Rams practice with groin soreness
Rams WR Puka Nacua left practice with minor groin soreness, per Adam Schefter. The team is being cautious with him. Fantasy managers should monitor his status heading into the next practice session.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 5, 2026
Aaron Donald works out for the Rams, no deal yet
Aaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams at their facility, wearing a helmet but no pads. Because he used team equipment during training camp, the Rams had to report the session to the NFL. No contract has been signed and Donald is still retired, so there is nothing to act on outside IDP leagues.
Read article - TransactionsJul 28, 2026
Aaron Donald return hinges on Rams contract rework
Aaron Donald, DT, retired from the Los Angeles Rams in March 2024, but unretirement buzz is real after the Rams acquired Myles Garrett. Per Adam Schefter, any return first requires resolving Donald's contract situation, as no guarantees remain on his existing deal. If both Donald and Garrett end up on the same defensive line, opposing offenses on the Rams schedule take a meaningful fantasy hit.
Read article - GeneralJun 29, 2026
Puka Nacua at Rams OTAs after challenging off-season
Puka Nacua is fully active at Rams OTAs after a rough off-season that included a rehab stay and a lawsuit filed against him in March. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and coming off a 129-catch, 1,715-yard, 10-touchdown season. He is a WR1 target in 2025 redraft, though dynasty managers should monitor the contract extension timeline given the Rams' tight cap situation.
Read article
Google shows you more from the sites you pick, in Top Stories and in its AI answers.
Talk about the news
Got questions about what this means for your team?
Drop into our Discord and real fantasy players will help you turn this news into a lineup decision, free. Want to know what's behind FF Beacon? Read about the project.