The Los Angeles Rams have selected 11 team captains for the 2026 season, marking the largest leadership group under head coach Sean McVay. The announcement came Monday following the completion of the team’s 53-man roster. This surpasses the previous high of nine captains in 2020 and represents a significant increase from the seven captains chosen last season.
The captain group demonstrates balanced representation across all three phases of the game. Five offensive players, five defensive players, and one special teams contributor make up the leadership contingent. The roster includes six returning captains alongside three newcomers to the organization. Matthew Stafford continues his streak as a captain for the sixth consecutive year with Los Angeles, while Davante Adams and Coleman Shelton earn their first captaincies as Rams.
Notable defensive leaders include Kobie Turner and Quentin Lake, each earning their third consecutive captaincy. Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie joined the team this offseason and immediately earned captain status from their teammates. Joe Cardona represents special teams after transitioning from the New England Patriots, replacing Ethan Evans in that role.
McVay emphasized that the group represents exceptional leadership depth heading into a season with championship expectations. The decision to expand the captain count reflects the organization’s confidence in its roster composition and its aspirations for the 2026 campaign.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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