Lions vs. Rams: Roster Connections
View roster connections between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.
Lions OL Andrew Donnal began his NFL career with the Rams from 2015-16. In 2016, he played in 16 games with a career-high four starts. Donnal helped pave the way for a Rams offense that rushed for 100 yards in five games in 2016.
Rams DT Ndamukong Suh spent the first five seasons (2010-14) of his career with the Lions after being drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. As a member of the Lions, Suh appeared in 80 games with 244 total tackles (182 solo), 38.5 sacks and 15 pass defenses.
Rams Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach Joe Barry served as defensive coordinator for the Lions from 2007-08.
Rams Director of Strength Training and Performance Ted Rath spent seven seasons (2009-15) with the Detroit Lions as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.
Lions S Charles Washington is a native of Inglewood, Calif., which is 19 minutes from the LA Memorial Colesium. He attended Crespi High School in Los Angeles and was named the league's defensive MVP during his senior season in 2010.
Rams RB John Kelly is a native of Detroit, Mich., and attended Oak Park High School. He was rated a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and Scout and was named to the 2014 Detroit News Dream Team.
Lions LB Jarrad Davis, Lions WR Brandon Powell, Lions CB Teez Tabor and Rams OLB Dante Fowler Jr. were teammates at Florida during the 2014 season.
Lions Defensive Coordinator Paul Pasqualoni was the defensive line coach at Boston College (2016-17) during Rams S John Johnson III's senior year with the Eagles.
Lions T Rick Wagner and Rams OT Rob Havenstein played on the same offensive line at Wisconsin for two seasons from 2010-11.
Lions OL Andrew Donnal and Rams C Austin Blythe played on the same offensive line at Iowa for four seasons from 2011-14.
Rams DB Blake Countess and Lions C/G Graham Glasgow were teammates at Michigan for four seasons from 2011-14.
Lions LB Eli Harold and Rams LB Micah Kiser were teammates at Virginia for two seasons from 2013-14.
Lions DT Ricky Jean Francois and Rams OT Andrew Whitworth were teammates at Louisiana State during the 2005 season
Lions DB Quandre Diggs and Rams RB Malcolm Brown were teammates at Texas during the 2014 season.
Lions OL Tyrell Crosby, Rams TE Johnny Mundt and Rams CB Troy Hill were teammates at Oregon during the 2014 season. The trio helped the Ducks to a 13-2 overall record and an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Lions RB Kerryon Johnson and Rams DB Blake Countess were teammates at Auburn during the 2015 season.
Lions LB Christian Jones and Rams S Lamarcus Joyner played on the same defense at Florida State during the 2013 season. The duo helped the Seminoles to a 14-0 record and a win over Auburn in the BCS National Championship game.
Lions RB LeGarrette Blount and Rams ILB Mark Barron were teammates with the Buccaneers during the 2012 season
Lions Defensive Coordinator Paul Pasqualoni; Lions; Defensive Backs Coach Brian Stewart; Rams Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips and Rams Running Backs Coach Skip Peete; were all on the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff in 2007. Together; they led the Cowboys to an NFC East Division title. Pasqualoni returned to the team to serve as defensive coordinator in 2010; Phillips' final year as head coach
Lions DT Ricky Jean Francois and Rams WR Brandin Cooks were teammates with the Patriots during the 2017 season and helped New England claim the AFC East crown on their way to an appearance in Super Bowl LII.
Lions QB Matt Cassel, Rams WR Robert Woods and Rams CB Nickell Robey-Coleman were teammates with the Bills for a portion of the 2015 season.
Lions LB Kelvin Sheppard and Rams DT Ndamukong Suh played on the same defense with the Dolphins during the 2015 season. The duo combined for 163 total tackles (111 solo), 6.0 sacks and 7 pass defenses.
Rams C John Sullivan helped protect Lions QB Matt Cassel for two seasons from 2013-14 with the Vikings. In 2013, Sullivan aided Cassel as he threw for 1,807 yards and 11 touchdowns in nine games.
Lions DT Ricky Jean Francois and Rams C John Sullivan were teammates with the Redskins during the 2016 season.
Lions TE Levine Toilolo and Rams WR Nick Williams played on the same offense with the Falcons for three seasons from 2015-17. The duo helped Atlanta win the NFC South title in 2016 on their way to an appearance in Super Bowl LI.
