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5 Rams Leaving Los Angeles in the New Year

The organization has difficult decisions to make in the offseason and that likely means letting go of these players.

By Joe Summers

Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15, middle) celebrates with teammates, including wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10, left), after catching a game-winning touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15, middle) celebrates with teammates, including wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10, left), after catching a game-winning touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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The Rams find themselves in an interesting position with an aging roster that can compete for a Super Bowl and has already locked up the NFC West, guaranteeing Los Angeles will host a playoff game as they try to win a second Lombardi with Matthew Stafford.

That said, players like Stafford and Cooper Kupp are nearing the end of their time as healthy, reliable options. They've still got young studs on both sides of the ball, such as Puka Nacua and Jared Verse, and are well-equipped to continue accumulating talent through the draft.

In order to ensure that the franchise stays competitive as it transitions to a world without Stafford over the next couple of years, the roster will undergo some changes. As long as Sean McVay is in charge, this team can beat anyone. Even still, there are a handful of Rams who won't be back as we turn the calendar to 2025.

1. Ronnie Rivers - RB

If there's one thing we know the Rams can do, it's churn out strong running back seasons no matter who is carrying the rock. Ronnie Rivers was originally an undrafted free agent and in his third year, he's failed to command much playing time.

Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, making it likely that Rivers seeks a new opportunity elsewhere following this year. Even if he doesn't, not much that Los Angeles has done suggests they're overly interesting in keeping the former Fresno State standout.

He's a solid player with great pass-blocking chops, yet the Rams' backfield is too crowded for him to earn a significant role. Rivers has only 10 carries for 51 yards on the season, and Los Angeles typically prefers to find younger options to serve as depth pieces at the position.

Not to suggest that Rivers is old. He's only 25 and can become a dependable contributor. Regardless, he'll likely need to seek greener pastures to reach his full potential.

Unless he's willing to take another one-year deal to be the third-string running back, Rivers will be on a new team in 2025.

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