The Los Angeles Rams lost a great veteran player this winter after offensive tackle Rob Havenstein announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. The decision caps off an illustrious career for Havenstein that included 148 starts with the Rams and a Super Bowl victory.
The team unveiled a heartwarming tribute video for Havenstein, featuring some of the veteran’s top moments and quotes alongside commentary from head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford.
“The epitome of a pro’s pro. A man’s man,” McVay said. He represents everything that’s right about the Rams”
“Rob is such an unbelievable person, a leader up front,” Stafford said. “He really makes that group go.”
Check it out:
Losing Havenstein is tough, but the Rams seemingly have his replacement already on the roster in Warren McClendon, who started 10 games for L.A. this season when Havenstein was on injured reserve. McClendon ended up being one of the better offensive linemen on the Rams this year and should go into the 2026 offseason as the leader to officially take on Havenstein’s starting role on the right side.
Havenstein was also one of the last players from the team when they were in St. Louis. He even predated McVay becoming head coach. And now, his legacy lives on with a Rams offensive line that looked dominant at times this year even without Havenstein in the lineup.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Watch: Rams unveil tribute video for retired OT Rob Havenstein
Reporting by Oliver G., Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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