Rams’ Rob Havenstein Drops a Bombshell: Retirement Shakes Up NFL Landscape!

Rob Havenstein’s name has been synonymous with the Rams’ offensive line for over a decade—a colossal presence who stood tall not just at 6-foot-8 but in leadership and consistency. Eleven seasons, two Super Bowl starts, one glorious championship ring, and a career marked by resilience and veteran savvy, especially during his final year in 2025. When a player like Havenstein calls it quits at 33, announcing his retirement after giving every ounce of himself to the gridiron, it’s more than just a roster change—it’s the closing chapter on a remarkable journey. Through the highs and the injuries that slowed him down in recent seasons, his influence persisted—guiding younger talent, embodying dedication. The Rams lose not just a right tackle but an icon—the longest-tenured player last season bidding farewell. For those hungry to dive deeper into his storied career and what this means for the future of the franchise, don’t miss out. LEARN MORE.

For nearly all of his 11 seasons, Rob Havenstein was a Rams mainstay at right tackle.

He started two Super Bowls, winning one, and provided sage wisdom and experience for younger players in what would be his final season in 2025.

On Tuesday, Havenstein, 33, announced he was retiring.

“What a ride it’s been!” Havenstein wrote in a post on Instagram. “I can look back on my career and smile knowing I have given everything I had and more to the game I love.

“In saying that, I am officially retiring from the NFL.”

Havenstein, the longest-tenured Rams player on the roster last season, thanked his teammates and coaches, the Rams organization and his parents and wife for their support.

The 6-foot-8 Havenstein, grew up in Maryland and was a second-round pick by the Rams out of Wisconsin in 2015.

He started 13 games as a rookie, and then moved with the team from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

Havenstein started 148 regular-season games and 13 playoff games, including the Rams’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium to cap the 2021 season.

Due to injuries, Havenstein was limited to 14 games in 2023, 11 in 2024 and seven this past season.

Yet the four-time captain was a constant presence, and helped Warren McClendon Jr. develop into a consistent starter.

After the season, coach Sean McVay described Havenstein and tight end Tyler Higbee, who also completed the final year of his contract, as “all-time Rams.” McVay said the team would give the players time to digest the season and decide what might be next.

For Havenstein, that is retirement.

“As this chapter ends,” he wrote, “I couldn’t be more grateful, hopeful, and excited to see what comes next!”

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.