The team is working on alternate travel arrangements with their flight expected to be ‘significantly delayed’
The Rams’ team flight that was supposed to be leaving any minute now is expected to be significantly delayed due to an equipment issue with the plane, per sources. The team currently is working on alternative travel arrangements to prevent any further delays getting to Seattle. pic.twitter.com/gF0qVUUM3O
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 17, 2025
(This story has been updated to provide new information)
The Los Angeles Rams’ flight to Seattle for Thursday night’s game against the Seahawks has been delayed. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, their plane is experiencing an equipment issue, pushing back their takeoff time.
Schefter reports their flight is expected to be “significantly delayed,” and the team is exploring alternate travel plans to avoid any further delays. They still have plenty of time to get to Washington before kickoff but this will at least cause a slight headache for players and coaches on their way to Seattle.
The Rams and Seahawks, both sitting at 11-3 through 14 games, are playing for first place in the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the conference. The loser will likely wind up as a wild-card team forced to play on the road in the first round of the playoffs.
This is the second straight road game that the Rams have experienced travel complications. Two weeks ago, Sean McVay traveled separately from the team due to an illness when the Rams visited the Cardinals in Glendale.
Now, they’re having to overcome a delayed flight before Thursday’s game in Seattle.
Update (8:20 p.m. ET): The Rams will now travel separately to Seattle. Players and coaches will leave on a flight first, followed by staff members later.
The Rams’ new game plan for their trip to Seattle: Players and coaches now will leave on a 737 scheduled at 5:25 pm PT. The remainder of the Rams’ staff will leave later on another plane. https://t.co/bCkb6TY5RV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 18, 2025