Since taking over the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, Sean McVay has built far more than a winning football team. He has established a culture centered on selflessness, accountability, and putting the team above individual recognition. The phrase “We Not Me” has become synonymous with the McVay era, serving as the foundation for everything from roster construction to leadership within the locker room. Players aren’t chosen as captains simply because they’re the biggest stars or produce the most statistics.
Instead, the honor is reserved for those who consistently embody the values the organization believes lead to sustained success—leadership, consistency, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to their teammates. That mindset has helped shape one of the NFL’s most respected locker rooms while guiding the Rams to multiple deep playoff runs and a Super Bowl championship. Looking back at the team’s captains during the McVay era offers a glimpse into the type of players the Rams believe best represent their “We over Me” identity.
2025 Captains (7)
- Matthew Stafford
- Kyren Williams
- Rob Havenstein
- Kobie Turner
- Nate Landman
- Quentin Lake
- Ethan Evans
2024 Captains (5)
- Matthew Stafford
- Cooper Kupp
- Rob Havenstein
- Kobie Turner
- Quentin Lake
2023 Captains (8)
- Matthew Stafford
- Cooper Kupp
- Rob Havenstein
- Tyler Higbee
- Aaron Donald
- Ernest Jones
- Jordan Fuller
2022 Captains (6)
- Matthew Stafford
- Cooper Kupp
- Rob Havenstein
- Aaron Donald
- Bobby Wagner
- Jalen Ramsey
2021 Captains (8)
- Matthew Stafford
- Cooper Kupp
- Robert Woods
- Andrew Whitworth
- Aaron Donald
- Jalen Ramsey
- Jordan Fuller
- Johnny Hekker
2020 Captains (9)
- Jared Goff
- Cooper Kupp
- Robert Woods
- Andrew Whitworth
- Aaron Donald
- Michael Brockers
- John Johnson III
- Johnny Hekker
- Jake McQuaide
2019 Captains (6)
- Jared Goff
- Andrew Whitworth
- Aaron Donald
- Aqib Talib
- Eric Weddle
- Johnny Hekker
2018 Captains (6)
- Jared Goff
- Todd Gurley
- Andrew Whitworth
- Andrew Whitworth
- Michael Brockers
- Aqib Talib
- Johnny Hekker
2017 Captains (6)
- Todd Gurley
- Andrew Whitworth
- Alec Ogletree
- Connor Barwin
- Trumaine Johnson
- Johnny Hekker
Which year featured your favorite captain class? Who was your least favorite captain over the last 9 years? Who was the biggest surprise?
