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The Browns floated a rule allowing teams to trade draft picks up to five years out, with Rams president Kevin Demoff supporting the idea, but Rams coach Sean McVay—who sits on the Competition Committee—says there’s a 0-percent chance the proposal passes and says he won’t back it.
Puka Nacua’s attorney says he will countersue the plaintiff for defamation in response to a civil suit accusing Nacua of biting a woman on New Year’s Eve, claiming the allegations are false and that video evidence undermines the plaintiff’s credibility; Nacua denies the charges and the case is set to play out in court unless settled.
A civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles accuses Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua of biting a woman and her friend after a December 31, 2025 group dinner in Century City, alleging injuries, gender-violence and negligence and claiming antisemitic remarks. The plaintiff seeks damages; Nacua's attorney denies the allegations and calls it blackmail. The suit describes a circular bite mark on the woman's shoulder and another bite on the friend’s thumb, with references to Nacua's intoxication and provocative behavior. The case notes a prior biting incident; a witness says Nacua never made the alleged antisemitic comment, while Nacua has apologized for antisemitic remarks from a December livestream.
The San Francisco 49ers will open the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia—the NFL’s first regular-season game there—on Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With a 17-hour time difference, players will take the field Friday morning in Melbourne and the game will air Thursday night on the West Coast; hospitality and general public tickets go on sale April 6–7 via Ticketmaster, with travel packages available through On Location.
The NFL announced Australia’s first-ever regular-season game: the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Sept. 11, with a kickoff around 10:35 a.m. AEST and a live LA broadcast on Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT; ticket sales and travel packages will be handled by Ticketmaster and On Location, with presale and sale dates released.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua faces an ongoing investigation after a New Year’s Eve incident in which a woman alleges he bit her and made antisemitic remarks; Nacua’s lawyers describe the confrontation as “horseplay” in a “shakedown” scenario, acknowledging a bite left a mark. A police report was filed, a mediation was scheduled, and an April 14 hearing is set, with the Rams remaining largely silent amid broader off-field headlines and contract-speculation surrounding his future with the team.
The NFL announced Australia’s first regular-season game will feature the Rams vs. 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with kickoff set for 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. PT) on Sept. 10, and Sept. 11 local time in Melbourne; tickets and hospitality packages will go on sale in the coming weeks, with the broadcast network to be announced.
Mike Evans leaves the Buccaneers after 12 seasons to sign with the San Francisco 49ers, with Bucs GM Jason Licht calling the departure tough but respectful and Evans saying it’s about football and a new 'second wind.' The Rams re-signed Kamren Curl and anticipate integrating incoming Chiefs cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, with Oregon OL Alex Harkey set for a private Rams workout and buzz about Kirk Cousins as a potential backup if Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t retained. The Seahawks added four players (Emanuel Wilson, Brady Russell, Josh Jones, Rodney Thomas) on short-term deals to bolster the roster.
Per Dianna Russini, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams are making “strong pushes” to trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown, with heavy interest and a reportedly high asking price; no deal yet as free agency looms and other teams previously linked to Brown weigh their options.
The Rams still eye a potential A.J. Brown trade with the Philadelphia Eagles after using a 2026 first-round pick to acquire Trent McDuffie, with Brown’s price reportedly a first- and a second-round pick. The Patriots also discussed the possibility, but no deal has emerged as Philadelphia weighs salary-cap decisions and Goedert’s future, keeping Brown in play for now.
The opening wave of NFL free agency reshapes the 2026 season: the Rams climb to the top of Super Bowl odds after key defensive signings, while the Raiders are praised for gains but dinged by a failed Crosby trade; the Steelers receive strong notes for upgrading their defense and receiving corps, with other teams like the Seahawks, Panthers, Jaguars, Colts, and Saints marked as winners or losers based on their moves, highlighting a volatile market with big contracts and surprising pivots.
The first wave of NFL free agency saw the Rams fortify their defense with Watson and McDuffie to bolster a championship bid, while Baltimore landed Maxx Crosby to inject elite edge rush. The QB market cooled into a midtier lane, with Malik Willis signing a three-year deal and Tua Tagovailoa landing in Atlanta on a low‑risk one-year deal. Dallas pursues a no‑weakness roster, Titans and Raiders lean into identity-building moves, and the Jets face questions about their long‑term plans after aggressive early swings. Kansas City’s plan looks less certain with key departures and a costly running back deal. Overall, teams are prioritizing depth, upside, and sustainable paths to contention over marquee splashes.
Two unofficial days into the 2026 NFL free agency period, analysts grade every team and highlight the movers. The Rams and Jets sit at the top thanks to strong defensive signings and strategic trades, while the Chargers underwhelm. Raiders and Titans lead the spending with multiple notable acquisitions, and several teams shuffled rosters at quarterback, running back and along the trenches. With draft season approaching, these early grades will continue to evolve.
The Los Angeles Rams were awarded two seventh-round compensatory picks (Nos. 251 and 252) in the 2026 NFL Draft based on the league's compensatory-pick formula, which weighs players lost in free agency against those signed; Los Angeles lost defensive tackle Bobby Brown III, outside linebacker Michael Hoecht, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom in 2025, added Poona Ford and Coleman Shelton, and the draft will be held April 23–25, 2026 in Pittsburgh.
The Rams reached a four-year, $124 million extension with Trent McDuffie ($100 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback after they acquired the former Chiefs standout in a trade, as they push for title contention.