Rams name Matthew Stafford and ten others as 2026 team captains
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams announced their 11 team captains for the 2026 NFL season on August 31. Quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the group, marking his sixth consecutive year as a captain for the franchise and his 17th selection across his 18-year career. The locker room voted to elect the leadership group, which also features Kyren Williams, Davante Adams, Tyler Higbee, Coleman Shelton, Kobie Turner, Myles Garrett, Nate Landman, Trent McDuffie, Quentin Lake, and Joe Cardona. Head coach Sean McVay noted that these selections reflect the depth of leadership across the team's position groups. The announcement precedes the team's upcoming schedule, which includes a game against the 49ers in Australia. The Rams have built their roster around a veteran core, incorporating high-profile additions such as Garrett and McDuffie as they look toward the new season.
- •Matthew Stafford serves as a team captain for the 17th time in his 18-year career.
- •The 11 captains were selected by a vote of the Rams locker room.
- •First-year Rams players Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie were among those named captains.
- •The Rams head coach Sean McVay characterized the group as having significant leadership depth.
- •The team is preparing for a regular-season matchup against the 49ers in Australia.
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