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Last Updated: Monday, 10-06-08 10:27 pm PDT

Rams check out Bentley, ex-Pro Bowl lineman - (08/25)

Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley has not played the past two seasons because of knee problems.

Rookie receivers impress - (08/25)

Avery, Burton make progress in their push for playing time with a combined 128 yards vs. Ravens.

Linehan sees Long, Carriker coming around - (08/25)

Whether they turn out to be All-Pros or just average joes, defensive linemen Chris Long and Adam Carriker will bank nearly $40 million in guaranteed money from the Rams. Given the meager statistics the team's most recent first-round draft picks have amassed this preseason, one might have cause for concern.

Giants' Umenyiora is out for year with knee injury - (08/25)

With the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, the job of repeating as Super Bowl champions was going to be difficult for the New York Giants.

First-teamers score at last - (08/25)

Where were you when it finally happened?

Rams Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) - (08/25)

It took nearly a month, but Rams running back Steven Jackson reported to the team Aug. 21 after holding out 27 days and signed a new contract. The total value of the deal is $44.805 million and includes $20.5 million guaranteed, $11.395 million of which is a signing bonus. His base salaries are $605,000 guaranteed this year, $5.5 million guaranteed in 2009, $6.105 million with $3 million of that guaranteed in 2010, $7.2 million in 2011 and $7 million in both 2012 and 2013. The Rams or Jackson can void the final two years of the contract if Jackson averages 1,200 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving over the next four seasons (2008 through 2011). Playing in just 12 games last season, Jackson rushed for 1,002 yards and totaled 271 yards receiving. If the final two...

A Glimpse of Hope - (08/24)

The St. Louis Rams’ penultimate preseason game resulted in a 24-10 victory over the visiting Baltimore Ravens.  While the final outcome was nice, a few other aspects of Saturday’s game should also bring smiles to the faces of Rams supporters. Marc Bulger looked crisp and confident with his throws in his most extensive action of the preseason; he completed 18-25 [...]

Steven Jackson Returns! Now what? - (08/21)

With the holdout of Steven Jackson thankfully coming to an end, one cannot help but wonder what exactly this means to the St. Louis Rams. The first and most important element of the conclusion of this saga rests in the knowledge that the Rams will be getting back one of their best players.  That is, when [...]

Rams defense better in Week 2 of preseason (AP) - (08/18)

It didn't matter that it came against a substitute-filled lineup, the St. Louis Rams were still pleased with the team's defensive improvement in the second preseason game. Regardless of who was on the other side of the line, players and coaches felt what was most important was they were in the right place to make plays in the 7-6 victory on Saturday, unlike the 34-13 drubbing they took in Nashville...

Many Questions, Few Answers - (08/18)

Preseason games in the NFL generally mean very little in terms of projection success during the regular season.  But, with that said, the performance of individual players and units canbe a telling preview of the games that will count.  In their second preseason game the St. Louis Rams might have created more questions about the 2008 version [...]

Rams offensive lineman carted off with knee injury (AP) - (08/16)

St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Mark Setterstrom was carted off the field early in the second half Saturday night after re-injuring the knee that landed him on injured reserve the final 13 games of last season. Setterstrom began training camp as the starting right guard. He was a reserve in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers after missing time with a strained muscle near his right...

Bulger taken out after hard hit before halftime (AP) - (08/16)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger was removed from Saturday night's preseason game after getting hit from behind in the final minute of the first half, but the team said he was not injured. Bulger appeared ready to pass when he was drilled by the Chargers' Jyles Tucker. The ball popped out of his hand for a fumble that was recovered by guard Jacob Bell.

Linehan brings in Vermeil to kick-start Rams (AP) - (08/11)

In search of a spark that could take his team from the bottom of the NFC West Division to the top of the NFL heap, Rams coach Scott Linehan called on a familiar face. And called and called. For the better part of the past two years, Linehan has attempted to find a way to get former Rams coach Dick Vermeil to come to his team's training camp.

Rams CB King out for the season (PA SportsTicker) - (08/10)

MEQUON, Wisconsin (Ticker) - Justin King's rookie season with the St. Louis Rams lasted one game.

Rams rookie cornerback King out for season (AP) - (08/10)

St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King's rookie season is over before it started after he tore a ligament in his left big toe in Saturday night's preseason opener against Tennessee. The injury will require season-ending surgery. "He said it was just a fluke deal and said he got it trapped under a guy's foot or stepped funny and rolled over it," coach Scott Linehan said.

Bulluck picks off Bulger for 13-yard TD return (AP) - (08/09)

Vince Young and LenDale White both have healthy legs, and rookie Chris Johnson gave a glimpse of why Tennessee drafted him in the first round. The Titans' passing game remains a work in progress. Keith Bulluck intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 13 yards for a touchdown, and Johnson zipped up the middle 66 yards for a TD and the Titans beat the St.

Rams receiver welcomed back in Tennessee (AP) - (08/09)

The "Drewwwww" chants were welcome for Drew Bennett, even if he's not on the Tennessee Titans anymore. Even though he's on the St. Louis Rams now, Titans fans and players were quick to welcome back the man who is only two years removed from being Tennessee's best wide receiver. Bennett signed a six-year, $30 million contract with the Rams in March 2007 after spending six seasons with the Titans.

Rams, Titans try yoga to work out kinks (AP) - (08/07)

No fights, only some hard-hitting football between the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans. Maybe that 45-minute session of yoga really did help ease the tension -- along with the tight hamstrings and sore backs. The teams wrapped up their second day of joint practices Thursday with a special teams session in the morning.

Jackson a no-show through 7 days of training camp (AP) - (07/31)

Holdout running back Steven Jackson missed his seventh day and 10th practice of St. Louis Rams training camp Thursday, with no apparent movement in the impasse. Jackson, entering the final season of a four-year contract he signed after the Rams drafted him in the first round in 2004, is seeking a multiyear deal.

Linehan dogs tired Rams (Yahoo! Sports) - (07/31)

With about 30 minutes remaining before the scheduled conclusion of Wednesday afternoon's practice, coach St.

Coach halts practice to deliver message to Rams (AP) - (07/30)

St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan briefly halted the second practice of the day on Wednesday, imploring players to perservere through the warmest day of training camp. The ninth practice of camp began in 89-degree heat, more like conditions the team thought it was escaping when it moved 400 miles north this summer.

NFL holdouts a rite of summer for many teams (AP) - (07/29)

Steven Jackson has been text messaging his coach, hoping to keep up on developments in the training camp of the St. Louis Rams as he waits for a team that says it will not renegotiate his contract even while he holds out to do just that. Unfortunately for Jackson, he's not employed by the Chicago Bears, who are so desperate for skilled talent that they quickly ended Devin Hester's holdout by...

Rams end breaks finger in drill (AP) - (07/28)

St. Louis Rams defensive end Victor Adeyanju might have to get used to playing with a cast again. The third-year player will be sidelined two to four weeks after breaking his right middle finger in practice Sunday. He broke his right forearm during his rookie season in 2006. Adeyanju, a fourth-round pick who started seven games last year, was sent back to St.

Text-messaging keeps Rams in touch with holdout (AP) - (07/28)

Steven Jackson missed his fourth day of St. Louis Rams training camp Monday. The holdout running back is keeping in touch, though. Coach Scott Linehan hasn't spoken with Jackson since Wednesday, when he was informed there would be an empty seat on the team charter flight north. Instead, he's been text-messaging with a player apparently eager for updates while making a stand for a new contract.

Rams DE Adeyanju out 2-4 weeks (PA SportsTicker) - (07/28)

St. Louis Rams defensive end Victor Adeyanju will miss two to four weeks with a broken finger suffered in Sunday's practice.

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