Jared Goff is growing on and off the field

Rams quarterback Jared Goff is growing on and off the field

By Gary Klein

He is listed on the roster at 6 feet 4 and 215 pounds.

But Rams quarterback Jared Goff began organized team activities this week larger if not taller. Goff said he had gained five to 10 pounds.

“Every year I’ve kind of gotten bigger and stronger, and I’m still growing,” said Goff, 22. “I don’t think I’m growing in height, as much as I’m getting a little bit wider.”

The most important growth benchmarks for Goff will be measured once the season begins in September.

But a sturdier frame is a good start, especially for a quarterback who endured a pounding last season.

The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft did not play in the first nine games before starting the final seven. The Rams went 0-7 with Goff under center en route to a 4-12 record.

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