Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-09 · by Austin Perry

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Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska where he hunted and killed an enormous brown bear. The 34-year-old shared photos of the hunt on Instagram, emphasizing his appreciation for the natural habitat and wildlife. Beyond the bear, Havenstein also fished for salmon and camped during his adventure.
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Rob Havenstein, a recently retired Super Bowl champion from the Los Angeles Rams, went on a hunting trip in Alaska. On his Instagram page, he shared 14 photos showcasing a massive brown bear he had hunted down. The bear was significantly larger than Havenstein, who stands at 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 322 pounds. In his caption, Havenstein expressed appreciation for the experience of hunting in Alaska's diverse landscapes, including snowy mountains and wet beaches. He emphasized that while he aimed to hunt a mature brown bear, the real reward was gaining respect for these animals and their habitat.

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Austin Perry
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🔮 The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold.
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The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-09
🔮 The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold.

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While most people spend their retired years relaxing on a beach somewhere or RV-ing across the country, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein had different ideas. asserted
Havenstein → spend → ideas
The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold. asserted
Havenstein → retire → moose
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
The 34-year-old former left tackle posted a carousel of photos from the trip on his official Instagram page on Thursday, and the main focus of the hunting trip was an absolutely massive brown bear. asserted
focus → post → trip
And when I say "massive," I mean you're probably not ready for the size of this thing. asserted
you → say → thing
There aren't many living things on this planet that can make an NFL offensive tackle look tiny, but this majestic creature absolutely dwarfs Havenstein in every picture it's in. asserted
it → be → picture
"I knew when I retired that I wanted to go somewhere wild, experience something outside of my comfort zone and chase incredible critters," Havenstein wrote in his post. asserted
Havenstein → know → post
"Alaskan Brown Bear presented that opportunity." asserted
Bear → present → opportunity
"The main goal was obviously to hunt a mature brown bear, but what I took home with me was so much more than that. asserted
took → hunt → that
Appreciation for these incredible animals and the beautiful habitat they live in. asserted
they → live → animals
Havenstein goes on to thank everyone that helped him in his hunt while dedicating the second half of his Instagram carousel to the other parts of his Alaskan trip. asserted
that → go → trip
There are pictures of the lake he fished on, the massive wild salmon he caught, and his camping situation. asserted
he → be → lake
I'm not a big fan of cold weather, but Havenstein's pictures and stories make me want to book the next flight to The Last Frontier for a camping weekend ASAP. asserted
me → make → weekend
He may be retired from the NFL, but Havenstein might have a future as a hunting influencer if he keeps this up. uncertain
he → retire → this
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