Rams Urged to Seek Help Before Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight games to reach 5-4, but injuries have left key gaps as the trade deadline approaches. Jaylen Watson and Poona Ford are out for the season, Davante Adams is expected to miss six to 10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring, and Puka Nacua is having an MRI on his right knee that could lead to a multiweek absence.

The receiving depth is a particular concern. Over the past three games, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell have totaled seven catches, while rookie CJ Daniels has rarely played. The team’s secondary has also been weakened by Watson’s injury.

Coach Sean McVay said he would not rule out a trade, but any move would need to make sense. He pointed to expected returns by Terrance Ferguson, Adams and Kobie Turner, while also saying teams need depth in the secondary and offensive line. The Rams have about $8,000 in estimated cap space and have already dealt away future picks, including their 2027 selection in the first round.

Potential targets include Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson, Colts receiver Josh Downs and Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The suggested list also names Jets receiver and returner Isaiah Williams, Buccaneers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and Colts receiver and special-teams player Ashton Dulin. The Rams would need to weigh the cost of any deal against their limited cap room and draft picks.