Loveland is 6-foot-5 and is a terrific athlete, making him a legitimate receiving threat at the tight end spot. The Rams lacked playmakers around Puka Nacua last season and Loveland would give them a player who can catch passes down the seam and stretch field against linebackers and safeties.

The Rams had contract issues to solve with Matthew Stafford all the way up to training camp last year. Coach Sean McVay aims to avoid a repeat this year.

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says he would like to know “sooner than later” about Matthew Stafford's status for next season. McVay provided no updates on his veteran quarterback's plans for the coming year when the coach held his end-of-season news conference Thursday,