What happened: The Los Angeles Rams announced the death of Lawrence McCutcheon, calling him a Rams legend and offering condolences to his family and friends. Denver Post columnist Troy Renck called the news terrible and described McCutcheon as one of the greatest players in Colorado State football history.

Why it matters: McCutcheon is the rare player claimed as a legend by two programs: the Rams, who honored him in their statement, and Colorado State, where Renck credits him with the school's first 1,000-yard rushing seasons. His death comes as the Rams sit at 2-4 after back-to-back losses.

What to watch: More tributes from Colorado State and from McCutcheon's former Rams teammates are likely in the coming days.