Rob Havenstein’s 11-year NFL career has come to an end.
The longtime Los Angeles Rams right tackle announced his retirement Tuesday, closing the book on a run that included a Super Bowl title, two Super Bowl starts and more than a decade as a fixture along the team’s offensive line.
“What a ride it’s been!” Havenstein wrote 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, 33, was limited to seven games in 2025 because of ankle and knee injuries. Though he was unable to contribute in the postseason, he remained an active presence around the team.
“I got a lot of love for this building, for this team, for that room,” Havenstein said in late January. “When I was young, guys were helping me out, and so it’s something I could return the favor and just do what I can. I just wanted to win, whether that was me on the field or smacking Puka (Nacua) on the sidelines, or handing out smelling salts. Whatever I could do to help, that’s what I wanted to do.”
A second-round pick in 2015, Havenstein broke into the league during the franchise’s final season in St. Louis and went on to start all 148 games he played. While he never earned a Pro Bowl selection, he was a key component of Sean McVay’s offensive front, helping the Rams reach the playoffs seven times, capture four NFC West titles and win Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season. He also started in Super Bowl LIII.
Havenstein earned recognition from Pro Football Focus’ Top 101 list three times and was widely regarded as one of the league’s steadier right tackles during his prime.
With Havenstein sidelined for much of 2025, Warren McClendon stepped in at right tackle and performed well, potentially positioning himself as the long-term successor. Regardless of who fills the role next, Havenstein’s consistency and leadership leave a lasting imprint on the Rams’ recent era of success.
