Rams continue national media love affair with latest batch of awards

The Associated Press released the 2023 NFL All-Pro first and second teams Friday. On the rosters, three Los Angeles Rams players were named. Aaron Donald was pegged as a first-team interior lineman alongside Kansas City Cheifs star Chris Jones. Rams running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Puka Nacua were named to the second team, showcasing […]

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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell sets up to block Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald during the second half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.
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The Associated Press released the 2023 NFL All-Pro first and second teams Friday. 

On the rosters, three Los Angeles Rams players were named. Aaron Donald was pegged as a first-team interior lineman alongside Kansas City Cheifs star Chris Jones.

Rams running back Kyren Williams and wide receiver Puka Nacua were named to the second team, showcasing how dominant Los Angeles' offense has been during the 2023 NFL season. 

Donald has been an All-Pro player eight times in 10 seasons. Meanwhile, Nacua and Williams are first-timers on the second team. 

Donald was also selected to the second-annual NFLPA Players' All-Pro team. He was also named to his 10th-consecutive Pro Bowl, capping off a well-earned award season for the interior lineman. Donald claimed eight sacks and 53 tackles in 16 games played. 

Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns SoFi Stadium. Image via Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Williams earned his second team nod for finishing third in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,144. The breakout star also claimed 12 rushing touchdowns. 

Making Williams' season even special is he is the first player to miss five or more games and finish the season in the top three in rushing yards, according to NFL Research.

Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates his catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates his catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium.Image via Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Nacua, as a rookie, was the Rams' leading receiver. He claimed 105 receptions for 1,486 yards and five touchdowns — both are records. 

With the strong end to the season, the Rams are looking to handle business in Detroit in Matthew Stafford's homecoming against the Lions. 

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