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Two Rams players get sweet revenge on Commanders
The Rams beat the Commanders 20-13 in Washington, giving former Commanders safety Kam Curl and cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr a win against their old team. Both said they were motivated by the return, though Curl stressed he was playing for the Rams rather than seeking personal redemption.
Curl played despite a nagging foot injury, after spending his first four NFL seasons in Washington before joining Los Angeles. Forbes, drafted 16th overall by Washington in 2023, was released during the 2024 season; he gave up a seven-yard touchdown to former Rams receiver Van Jefferson but finished with the victory.
In short
- The Rams beat Washington 20-13.
- Kam Curl played despite a foot injury.
- Emmanuel Forbes returned after being released by Washington.
Explained simply
The Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams are teams in the National Football League (NFL), the United States’ top professional American football league. Players sometimes face a former team after leaving through a transfer, release or the end of a contract.
Kam Curl spent his first four NFL seasons with Washington before joining Los Angeles. Emmanuel Forbes Jr was drafted by Washington in 2023, then released during the following season. Their past ties gave the game a personal dimension, while the result also counted towards each team’s NFL season.