BRANDON POWELL NEWS

Takes intentional safety Powell caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 31-27 win against the Falcons. He also returned two kicks for 14 yards and rushed once for minus-26 yards.

Impact The glaring negative rushing yardage came late in the game, as the Rams elected to take an intentional safety on fourth down with just 13 seconds remaining, rather than punt, and trusted Powell as the man to handle the job. Other than the safety, Powell was only on the field for five other offensive snaps, and seems relegated to kick returning duty with Van Jefferson (knee) likely to return soon.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kupp moves on from All-Pro year with Robinson, without Woods

Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods were just about as close as two receivers can be during their five seasons together with the Los Angeles Rams

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odell Beckham Jr.’s absence looms large at Rams training camp

After Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson, the Rams need more juice at receiver, Eric D. Williams writes. Could the answer be OBJ?

AUGUST 11, 2022

Injures knee, awaiting results Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Powell banged his knee during practice and the team is awaiting results, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodrique inferred that McVay didn't appear overly concerned about Powell's injury, so at the moment, it appears like a minor issue. McVay also mentioned that Powell wouldn't have played in the preseason opener anyways, suggesting that the return-specialist is likely a lock for the initial 53-man roster. Last year, Powell totaled 341 return yards and one score across six regular-season games, but the undrafted wideout out of Florida could be in store for more receiving work during his second season in Los Angeles, especially if Van Jefferson (knee) remains sidelined heading into the regular season.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could get receiving work Coach Sean McVay mentioned on Monday that Powell has shown he's "capable of being not only a really good returner but a capable receiver," per Cameron DaSilva of USA Today.

Impact Powell's usage in 2021 was almost exclusively as a return specialist, with just three offensive snaps to his credit all season, but he did manage to produce 341 return yards and a touchdown in just six regular-season games. Powell does have receiving experience, with 23 receptions for 198 yards and two TDs in his previous two years in the league, and with Van Jefferson potentially missing time with a knee injury, the opportunity is there for Powell to step in and produce in the slot.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams WR Van Jefferson needs knee surgery, might miss Week 1

Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson needs knee surgery and could miss the defending Super Bowl champions’ regular-season opener

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Los Angeles Rams plan to repeat as Super Bowl champions

With so many teams following the Rams' all-in blueprint, Eric D. Williams looks at how L.A. plans to repeat as NFL champs.

MARCH 25, 2022

Signs back with Rams Powell agreed to a contract with the Rams on Saturday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Powell spent much of the season on Los Angeles' practice squad, and he served as a return man in his six game appearances. He returned eight kickoffs for 208 yards and six punts for 133 yards with one touchdown.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams, Brandon Powell agree to one-year deal The Rams have agreed to terms with Brandon Powell on a one-year deal to give them some consistency on special teams.

MARCH 19, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Champion Rams re-sign kick returner Brandon Powell

Kick returner and receiver Brandon Powell has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams, Brandon Powell agree to terms on one-year deal A key piece to the Rams' special teams turnaround in 2021, wide receiver Brandon Powell has agreed to terms with the team on a one-year cont...

MARCH 19, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Champion Rams hope to retain vets, bolster defensive depth

The Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams are eager to run it back with as many contributors as possible, and they’ll explore contract extensions and restructures to create the sala...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super Bowl 2022 odds: Punt return touchdown history and lines

Will this be the year a punt returner finally scores a touchdown in the Super Bowl? Read FOX Bet's odds on a punt return touchdown and more.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Rams WR Brandon Powell talks journey to Super Bowl LVI Rams WR Brandon Powell discusses the emotions of his journey, from the beginning of the season, to joining the Rams, and now getting to play...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Returner among several feeling very lucky this Super Bowl

Trent Taylor missed the Super Bowl in Miami with San Francisco with a foot injury that cost him the entire 2019 season

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers

When the San Francisco 49ers placed the franchise tag on Robbie Gould three years ago, the kicker had a decision to make

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Powell dashes down Rams' sideline for 33-yard punt return Los Angeles Rams running back Brandon Powell dashes down Rams' sideline for 33-yard punt return.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • NFL.COM

Highlights: Rams WR Brandon Powell dashes down sideline for 33-yard punt return vs. Buccaneers in Divisional Round Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell dashes down Rams' sideline for a 33-yard punt return against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the D...

JANUARY 23, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Cleared of injury designation Powell (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Powell was limited during the first two practices of the week but was able to fully participate Friday. He's expected to operate as the Rams' primary return man Sunday. In six games with Los Angeles, he's totaled 208 kick-return yards and 133 punt-return yards, including a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Vikings in Week 16.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Rams' active roster Powell was signed to the Rams' active roster Wednesday.

Impact The wide receiver was reverted to the practice squad Monday but was quickly signed to the active roster just two days later. Powell will likely serve as a top return option for the Rams' special-teams unit in Week 18 against the 49ers.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Powell reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Impact Powell played 11 snaps on special teams. He returned one kick and one punt for exactly 18 yards each.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back up to active roster Powell was elevated to the Rams' active roster Saturday.

Impact Powell has been activated each of the last four games and has turned into a capable returner accumulating 229 total return yards across both kicks and punts during that span. The wide receiver is almost strictly a special teams specialist, however, as he has yet to be targeted this season.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams WR Brandon Powell on his punt return touchdown, Matthew Stafford's thoughtfulness, & more on Rams Revealed J.B. Long is joined by Los Angeles Rams WR Brandon Powell to talk about his 61-yard punt return, playing with QB Matthew Stafford & more on...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Brandon Powell named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 16 Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell's explosive punt return for a touchdown against the Vikings has earned him NFC Special Teams Player of the...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

D'Marco Farr explains Rams ILB Travin Howard's interception & WR Brandon Powell's touchdown vs. Vikings ' All-22 D'Marco Farr breaks down two of the biggest plays in Week 16's Los Angeles Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup: ILB Travin Howard's intercept...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • THERAMS.COM