The St. Louis Rams era is over in the NFL

The Los Angeles Rams are officially turning another page in their history.

Veteran offensive lineman Rob Havenstein has announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL, ending a career marked by consistency and a Super Bowl championship.

Havenstein, 33, was selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Rams, then based in St. Louis. A product of the University of Wisconsin, he quickly established himself as a pillar of the offensive line, consistently protecting his quarterbacks for more than a decade.

His departure marks a symbolic moment for the organization. With this announcement, there are now no active players remaining from the St. Louis Rams era. Aaron Donald, an iconic figure on defense, retired in 2024, while long snapper Jake McQuaide is still without a contract and could be leaving the picture for good.

The Rams' move from St. Louis to Los Angeles, made official in January 2016, ushered in a new era for the franchise. Havenstein was one of the last direct links to that pivotal period.

A great lineman announces his retirement

A Super Bowl champion and model of stability, Rob Havenstein leaves behind a legacy as a reliable player, respected in the locker room and essential to the Rams' recent success. His departure confirms that the transition to a new generation is now complete in Los Angeles.

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