Longtime Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein has announced his retirement, doing so via his Instagram Tuesday afternoon.
"11 years, 150+ starts, 4 time captain, 4 NFC West Championships, 2 NFC Championships and 1x Super Bowl Champion. What a ride it's been! I can look back on my career and smile knowing I have given everything I had and more to the game I love," he wrote on Instagram. "In saying that, I am officially retiring from the NFL."
Havenstein entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick (57th overall) by the Rams out of Wisconsin in 2015 and went on to play all 11 of his NFL seasons in horns. He started in all 148 regular season games he played, and those 148 career starts are seventh-most in franchise history. He also started another 13 playoff games, including as L.A.'s starting right tackle in its Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Since he was drafted in 2015, Havenstein has registered the fifth-most starts and snaps played among all offensive tackles in the NFL.
"Rob has been a steadying force for the Rams for more than a decade," head coach Sean McVay said. "His on-field production will always speak for itself, but his toughness, competitive greatness, and ability to pour into his teammates separated him as an elite leader. Rob has helped me grow and evolve in my nine seasons as the head coach of the Rams, and I'm so grateful for the experiences we've shared together."
Take a look through the best moments from Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein's 11 seasons in the NFL.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in week 2 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the 2021 season
Offensive Tackle (79) of the Los Angeles Rams, Rob Havenstein at the NFL Play 60 Character Camp, Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.(Rams/Hiro Ueno)
(76) Rodger Saffold, (77) Andrew Whitworth, (79) Rob Havenstein, (65) John Sullivan, and (66) Austin Blythe of the Los Angeles Rams are introduced before the Rams 38-31 victory over the Vikings in an NFL Week 4 Thursday Night Football game, Thursday, September 27, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Chicago Bears s in week 4 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein and St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles during the game against the San Francisco 49ers. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Indianapolis Colts in week 4 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams against the New England Patriots during the Rams 13-3 loss to the Patriots during the NFL's Super Bowl LIII championship football gam-, Sunday, February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, GA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL post season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams blocks against the Chicago Bears during the Rams 34-14 victory in an NFL Week 1 game, Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams against the Atlanta Falcons during the Rams 13-26 loss to the Falcons in an NFL Playoff Wildcard Weekend football game, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) enters the field before the NFL regular season game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Los Angeles. (Ric Tapia/Rams)
Rob Havenstein, Tyler Higbee, and Sean Mannion of the Los Angeles Rams take a tour with the team of the new Inglewood Stadium site, Thursday June 14, 2018, in Inglewood, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams took on the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2021 season.
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein during the game against the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
Headshot of guard (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, June 11, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams headshot, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Will Navarro/LA Rams)
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein before the game against the Green Bay Packers. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
The Los Angeles Rams celebrate the Super Bowl LVI Championship at the LA city parade.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks in week 11 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams poses with the George Halas Trophy in the locker room after the Rams 26-23 victory over the Saints in the NFC Championship Game, Sunday, January 20, 2019, in New Orleans, LA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) during the NFL regular season game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in Los Angeles. (Ric Tapia/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during Week 16 of the 2022 NFL regular season
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Philadelphia Eagles in week 3 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Postseason.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in week 10 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals during week 3 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the 2021 season
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Denver Broncos during Week 16 of the 2022 NFL regular season
(62) Tim Barnes of the Los Angeles Rams sits in the locker room before the Rams 21-49 loss to the New Orleans Saints in a Week 12 NFL game, Sunday, November 27, 2016, in New Orleans, LA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers during Week 2 of the 2023 Season
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
Offensive Guard (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs during Day 6 of Training Camp, Wednesday, August 01, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Will Navarro/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New Orleans Saints in week 13 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Houston Texans in week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams poses on Media Day, Monday, August 3, 2020, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills in week 14 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) is introduced prior to the NFL Super Bowl LIII football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb 3, 2019 in Atlanta. (Hiro Ueno/Rams)
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein before the game against the San Francisco 49ers. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Houston Texans in week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Green Bay Packers during Week 15 of the 2022 NFL regular season
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams runs onto the field during player introductions before the Rams 19-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL Week 5 football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 9, 2016, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle's (79) Rob Havenstein and (77) Andrew Whitworth of the Los Angeles Rams visit with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, January 25, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Dallas Cowboys during Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
Tackle (790 Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks during the Rams 3-24 loss to the Seahawks in an NFL Week 15 game, Thursday, December 15, 2016, in Seattle, WA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Offensive Tackle (79) of the Los Angeles Rams, Rob Havenstein at the NFL Play 60 Character Camp, Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.(Rams/Hiro Ueno)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers during Week 4 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in week 2 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 of the 2021 season
The Los Angeles Rams took on the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2021 season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in week 3 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in week 3 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
Center (61) Tim Barnes of Los Angeles Rams helps teammate (79) Rob Havenstein with his shoulder pads in the locker room before the Rams 28-31 loss to the Detroit Lions in an NFL Week 6 game at Ford Field, Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79), tight end Tyler Higbee (89), and running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrate a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 (Hiro Ueno/Rams).
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Giants in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Atlanta Falcons during Week 2 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional round of the 2024 NFL post season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New Orleans Saints in week 9 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 17 of the 2022 NFL regular season
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks in week 11 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Giants in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams sits in an ice tub after Day 6 of Rams Training Camp, Friday, August 4, 2017, in Irvine, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) before the NFL regular season game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia/Rams)
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Houston Texans in week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams in the locker room before the San Francisco 49ers 28-0 victory in Week 1 in an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium, Monday, September 12, 2016, in Santa Clara, CA . (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers during Week 8 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Giants in Week 6 of the 2021 season.
Wide receiver (12) Brandin Cooks of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass and runs while tackle (79) Rob Havenstein pancakes a the Kansas City Chiefs player during the Rams 54-51 victory over the Chiefs in an NFL Week 11 Monday Night Football game, Monday, November 19, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Atlanta Falcons during Week 2 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers during Week 8 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Dallas Cowboys during Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 13 of the 2021 regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 13 of the 2021 regular season.
Offensive Guard (79) Rob Havenstein & Offensive Guard (68) Jamon Brown of the Los Angeles Rams head to practice during Day 4 of Training Camp, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Will Navarro/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football during Week 5 of the 2021 season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 of the 2021 regular season.
"June 8, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams head shots"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Giants in Week 6 of the 2021 season.
This is a 2017 photo of Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team. This image reflects the Rams active roster as on June 12, 2017. (AP Photo)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Carolina Panthers during Week 6 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 of the 2021 regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks during Week 13 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein during the game against the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Baltimore Ravens during Week 17 of the 2021 regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs with fans during Training Camp Day 02, Sunday, July 28 2019, in Irvine, CA. (Will Navarro/Rams)
St. Louis Rams tackle Rob Havenstein (79) runs onto the field through flames before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Dec. 17, 2015 in St. Louis. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Las Vegas Raiders during Week 14 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
Offensive lineman (79) Rob Havenstein and Offensive lineman (63) Austin Corbett of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI and become NFL champions, February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, CA. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 13 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
"St. Louis Rams tackle Rob Havenstein during Rookie Camp. (Photo by Scott Rovak)"
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills in week 14 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals during Week 10 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
Inglewood, CA - December 5, 2021: Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Rams)
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of Los Angeles Rams runs onto the field during player introductions before the Rams 10-17 loss to the New York Giants in an NFL Week 7 NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in London, England. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New York Giants in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills in week 14 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Chicago Bears s in week 4 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
"St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein during the game against the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Scott Rovak/St. Louis Rams)"
Offensive lineman (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles blocks Rams against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL game, Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Inglewood, CA. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals in the Wild Card round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) gets a lift in the air from Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) after Austin runs for a 30 yard touchdown good for a 14-7 first quarter Rams lead during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Los Angeles. The 49ers won the game 22-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Las Vegas Raiders in week 7 of the 2024 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks during Week 13 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
The Los Angeles Rams take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL Regular Season.
Offensive Guard (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams signs autographs during Day 6 of Training Camp, Wednesday, August 01, 2018, in Irvine, CA. (Will Navarro/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 of the 2021 regular season.
Tight end (89) Tyler Higbee and tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams arrive at the Coliseum before the Rams 21-20 victory over the Texans in an NFL Week 2 preseason game, Saturday, August 25, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein and Wide Receiver (12) Sammy Watkins of The Los Angeles Rams against the San Francisco 49'ers on Thursday Night Football, September 21st 2017, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.(Rams/Hiro Ueno)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Dallas Cowboys during Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season.
Tackle (79) Rob Havenstein of the Los Angeles Rams gets dressed in the locker room before the Rams 23-30 loss to the Eagles in an NFL Week 15 Sunday Night Football regular season game, Sunday, December 16, 2018, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Havenstein's authentic leadership was just as valuable to the Rams as his presence protecting the right side of the offensive line. This past season, he was voted a team captain by his teammates for the fourth-straight year, seamlessly taking over that leadership role for the offensive line after veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth's retirement following the 2021 season.
"Since the moment Rob joined our team, he has been a shining example of what it means to be a Ram," General Manager Les Snead said. "He's been instrumental in our organization's success and his leadership will leave a lasting mark on many of us. I've been fortunate to witness Rob's entire 11-year NFL career unfold with the Rams. His impact, on and off the field, has been immeasurable. I've shared with Rob that he has shown us the ideal blueprint of what a Ram is and it's up to us to be disciplined to continue the tradition he helped establish."
More to come on theRams.com.
