MARCH 17 • USATODAY.COM
HUNTER LONG
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60 YDS
7 REC
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Salary cap hit for Jaguars' free agent TE signing Hunter Long What will free agent tight end Hunter Long's 2025 salary cap hit be with the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jaguars sign free agents to 'raise the floor.' They'll use the draft to raise ceiling of the team
Jacksonville’s approach to free agency was much different than what the floundering franchise tried to accomplish in recent yearsMARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bolstering Jacksonville's TE room Long is slated to sign with the Jaguars on a two-year, $5 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Long handled a reserve role while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games with the Rams in 2024, securing seven of nine targets for 60 yards. He also played a notable role on special teams. The release of Evan Engram (shoulder) leaves ample opportunities up for grabs in Jacksonville's tight end room, though Brenton Strange seems the current favorite to benefit most. New Jaguars general manager James Gladstone boasts familiarity with Long's skillset, though, having spent nine seasons with the Rams from 2016-24, so he may have personal reasons to be optimistic that the tight end still has untapped potential for development.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Rams best of special teams - Joshua Karty's clutch kicks in rookie season, Hunter Long's blocked-punt touchdown & more of the Rams special teams Ethan Evans Alex Ward Jordan Whittington Xavier Smith Take a look at the best photos of kicker Joshua Karty's clutch kicks in his rookie season, tight end Hunter Long's blocked-punt touchdown &...
FEBRUARY 13 • THERAMS.COM
Held without a catch Long played six snaps on offense and 24 snaps on special teams during Sunday's 28-22 NFC divisional-round loss to the Eagles.
Impact Long's tenure with the Rams was mostly forgettable, and his stat line during the divisional-round loss echoed his stats for the majority of the regular season. Despite entering a timeshare with Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen for much of the season, Long only managed seven catches for 60 yards despite playing in all 17 regular-season contests. The Rams have significant investments in Tyler Higbee and Parkinson for 2025, and with Allen still on his rookie contract, Long looks to be the odd man out as he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Thursday Long (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Long injured his knee during the Rams' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks. He didn't return to that game, but his full practice Thursday indicates that his knee injury is not a serious matter. Unless he suffers a setback, Long should be good to go against the Vikings in Monday's NFC wild-card game.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Unlikely to return Sunday Long (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Long suffered a knee injury in the first half versus Los Angeles, and he now appears to be set to be done for the day. The tight end failed to garner a target or record any stats before his departure. In Long's absence, Davis Allen stands to see an increase in workload with the Rams' offense.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Rams 360: Bills game rewind, Hunter Long on Rams Revealed, The "Les Snead" Show & more On this week's episode of Rams 360, relive the Los Angeles Rams Week 14 win over the Buffalo Bills, learn more about tight end Hunter Long o...
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Sean McVay's Rams are on a roll toward the playoffs after 2 big wins in a 5-day stretch
The Los Angeles Rams beat a current Super Bowl contender and last year’s NFC champions in a five-day spanDECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes pair of catches Long secured both of his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 12-6 victory against the 49ers.
Impact The two catches by Long were his first since Week 9, despite averaging 19 snaps per game in the five contests between catches. The three-man rotation at tight end is likely to add a fourth name to that list next week as Tyler Higbee (knee) is likely to return, which will almost certainly depress Long and Davis Allen's already meager snap counts even more.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Long talks about his NFL journey, favorite moment from Week 14 win, gaming prowess & more | Rams Revealed On this episode of Rams Revealed, Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long discusses dealing with injuries during his NFL career, scoring his...
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Los Angeles Rams best of game photos Week 14 Buffalo Bills SoFi Stadium | wide receiver Puka Nacua's astonishing plays, wide receiver Cooper Kupp's soaring catch, tight end Hunter Long's first career touchdown on blocked punt & more The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 at SoFi Stadium. Take a look at the best photos of wide receiver Puka Nacua's ast...
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Josh Allen's record day not enough as Bills' 7-game winning streak is snapped by Rams
Josh Allen became the first player to have three touchdown passes and three rushing TDs in the same gameDECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42
The Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen’s record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills’ seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victoryDECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHTS: TE Hunter Long with a blocked punt touchdown against the Bills Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long with a blocked punt recovery for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • THERAMS.COM
Goes untargeted in Week 10 Long played nine of the Rams' 70 offensive snaps and finished with a target in Monday's 23-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Long ranked third among Los Angeles tight ends in playing time, trailing Davis Allen (56 snaps) and Colby Parkinson (11 snaps). Though he's held a modest role for much of the season, Long had recorded at least one reception in each of the past four games before seeing that streak come to an end Monday. Long should continue to remain the Rams' third tight end Sunday at New England, but he could be at risk of moving to the inactive list if/when Tyler Higbee (knee) is cleared to return from the PUP list.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Snags pair of targets Long secured both of his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.
Impact While Long's 17 snaps on offense was a typical week of usage for the fourth-year tight end, the two catches marked his first as a Ram. Starting tight end Colby Parkinson led the team with 13 targets, which he turned into seven catches for 52 yards. Fellow backup Davis Allen failed to secure his only target and was on the field for just three snaps, leaving Long as the primary backup to Parkinson heading into the Rams' Week 6 bye.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Snags pair of targets Long secured both of his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.
Impact While Long's 17 snaps on offense was a typical week of usage for the fourth-year tight end, the two catches marked his first two as a Ram. Starting tight end Colby Parkinson led the team with 13 targets, which he turned into seven catches for 52 yards. Fellow backup Davis Allen failed to secure his only target and was on the field for just three snaps, leaving Long as the primary backup to Parkinson heading into the Rams' Week 6 bye.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to make an impact Long failed to bring in either of his two targets during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Chargers.
Impact The battle to start the season as the No. 2 tight end behind Colby Parkinson while Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the mend seems to be leaning towards Davis Allen claiming the role. Long hasn't done anything to make himself stand out over the second-year pro, and Allen showed enough when called upon in the latter half of the 2023 campaign to secure a roster spot. Long will likely be the tertiary option at tight end to start the year unless he breaks out in a big way against the Texans in the Rams' preseason finale, and will likely struggle to find snaps on offense even before Higbee's eventual return.
AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Higbee on two-touchdown performance vs. Cardinals, Davis Allen and Hunter Long's run blocking Rams TE Tyler Higbee talks about his reaction to scoring two touchdowns against the Cardinals on Sunday and what stood out about the way TEs...
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Won't come off IR ahead of Week 8 Long (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Impact Long was placed on IR with a hamstring injury in early September. The Rams designated him to return this week, and the tight end was able to log three full practice sessions. However, the team isn't yet ready to activate him. Long's next chance to make his regular-season debut with Los Angeles will come Week 9 in Green Bay.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Long (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve and logged a full practice with the Rams on Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Long was placed on IR prior to the season with a hamstring injury, but he will now have 21 days to practice with the team and be activated. If he fails to return to the active roster prior to the end of the three-week window, he'll revert to IR for the rest of the 2023 campaign. The tight end was part of the Rams' trade with the Miami in September in which they shipped off cornerback Jalen Ramsey and he appeared in nine games with the Dolphins in 2022, failing to record a catch over 90 offensive snaps.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sean McVay talks latest on Stetson Bennett, Cooper Kupp and Hunter Long, plus Joe Noteboom likely starting at right guard against Seahawks Rams head coach
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
Sean McVay talks injury updates on Cooper Kupp, Stetson Bennett and Hunter Long heading into Week 1 at Seahawks Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring), QB Stetson Bennett (shoulder) and TE Hunter Long (hamstring) being ruled ou...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THERAMS.COM
