Battle-hardened Rams ready for another postseason opportunity

LOS ANGELES — These aren’t the young Rams of 2023, with 40 rookies in training camp and little idea of what to expect from the NFL. They aren’t even the 2024 Rams anymore, a group that was still developing its identity in real time.

As they prepare for their playoff opener Saturday at the fourth-seeded Carolina Panthers, the fifth-seeded Rams are something different in 2025. Confident in who they are, and their roles within the collective. Seasoned by past experiences, including two playoff losses that came down to the final moments.