Rob Havenstein makes major career decision after 11 seasons with Rams

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11 February 2026 at 03:37

Rob Havenstein spent 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and never wore another jersey. He was the last holdover from the St. Louis era, the one guy who made the move back to LA in 2016 and stuck around long enough to see it all the way through.

That run is over now.

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Havenstein announced his retirement Tuesday on Instagram, closing out a career that started as a second-round pick in 2015 and ended with a Super Bowl ring.

“11 years, 150+ starts, 4 time captain, 4 NFC West Championships, 2 NFC Championships and 1x Super Bowl Champion. What a ride it’s been! I can look back on my career and smile knowing I have given everything I had and more to the game I love,” Havenstein wrote. “In saying that, I am officially retiring from the NFL.”

Los Angeles Rams lineman Rob Havenstein (79) during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

He was one of the steadier pieces the Rams had up front for a long time. Four-time team captain, starting right tackle when Los Angeles took home Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season. The kind of player a franchise builds around quietly.

The past three years told a different story. He hasn’t finished a full season since 2022 and only played in 32 games over that stretch. A depth role was probably the ceiling from here, and Havenstein clearly felt it was the right time to walk away.

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) with his family on the field prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

His retirement post covered a lot of ground. He thanked the Rams for believing in him when not everyone did back in 2015, gave credit to teammates, coaches, fans, and his parents, and saved a special mention for his wife, who he said kept him going throughout the whole journey.