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Rams Morning Report: News From The Bye Week

The Los Angeles Rams get the relax while the rest of the NFL gears up for hard-hitting action
Brock Vierra|
Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs off the field after their win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs off the field after their win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are off this week before playing the New Orleans Saints next week. Here's the latest from the team and from around the NFL.

Tyler Higbee Fined

"The NFL fined #Rams TE Tyler Higbee $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture) — the banned “nose wipe” celebration last week in London," tweeted NFL Insider Tom Pelissero.

Byron Young's Sack Lead

Byron Young is currently tied with Brian Burns for the NFL lead in sacks this season at nine. Burns is dealing with a hip injury but told reporters he expects to play. The Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants defeated the Eagles in home action earlier in the season.

Atlanta's First Round Pick

The Atlanta Falcons play the Miami Dolphins in home action. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr is out and backup Kirk Cousins will get the start. Penix has a chance to come back next week. The Rams own Atlanta's 2026 First Round Pick.

The Trade Market

By various outlets and insiders, the Rams have been making calls for various players and while no solid names have been listed yet, the team is in position to execute a game-chaning trade if they wish to do so. While the validity of claims will vary, the Rams believe they can win a Super Bowl and in the McVay era, history says make the trade.

Von Miller
Jul 24, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders outside linebacker Von Miller (24) speaks with the media after practice on day two of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

In 2018, when the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII, they traded for Donte Fowler Jr and in 2021, when they won Super Bowl LVI, they traded for Von Miller.

Puka Nacua

Next week begins testing to see if Puka Nacua will play against the Saints. Sean McVay last spoke about him on Friday before the Jaguars game.

Puka Nacua
Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) makes a catch past San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu (91) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

“He's done really well," stated McVay. "I was able to sit with him a little bit last night. He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

Next week will also serve as another testing period for Rob Havenstein. The veteran right tackle and captain has missed the last three games due to injury. Warren McClendon Jr has gotten the start in his place.

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BROCK VIERRA

Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.