Rob Havenstein, the Los Angeles Rams’ veteran starting offensive lineman, announced his retirement after an 11-year NFL career spent entirely with the Rams franchise. A second-round pick in 2015, Havenstein — a Wisconsin native — became a fixture at right tackle, missing only a portion of the 2025 season because of injury.
Havenstein said on social media he’s thankful to teammates, coaches and fans for their support over the past 11 years, called his time with the Rams “the time of my life,” and expressed excitement about what comes next. He started 13 games as a rookie in St. Louis and earned a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team while protecting a young running game that featured Todd Gurley, the 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
When Sean McVay took over in 2017, Havenstein remained the Rams’ right tackle and was part of a stretch that included two straight playoff berths early in McVay’s tenure. During his career he helped anchor an offensive line that contributed to four NFC West titles, two NFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl victory. In 2025 he played the first seven games before being placed on injured reserve in November with bursitis in his knee and ankle; he was in the final season of a three-year, $34.5 million extension.
Fan take: Havenstein’s retirement marks the end of a rare, long-term tenure at one position for a single franchise, and his steady presence will be missed by Rams fans who valued reliability on the line. For the league, it’s another reminder of the physical toll on offensive linemen and the continuous cycle of roster turnover that gives younger players opportunities to step into key roles.
