Rams Make No Moves at NFL Trade Deadline

Los Angeles entered the November 10 trade deadline short on healthy contributors, including wideouts Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, along with defensive tackle Poona Ford and cornerback Jaylen Watson. Ford is out for the season with a triceps injury, while Watson is undergoing shoulder surgery. The Rams made no deals before the deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET.

The team's front-office chief, Les Snead, had limited resources: the team had little salary-cap room and only four picks in the 2027 NFL Draft after earlier major acquisitions. The account notes that contract restructures, void years or agreements to retain some salary could have opened room to maneuver, but Los Angeles did not make a trade.

Other teams competing with the Rams added players. The San Francisco 49ers brought in receiver Keenan Allen, Kansas City acquired Josh Downs, and Minnesota added quarterback Kirk Cousins. Los Angeles instead brought back receiver Xavier Smith, signing him from San Francisco’s practice squad. Matthew Stafford’s available receiving group includes Tutu Atwell, wideout Konata Mumpfield and rookie CJ Daniels.

The Rams could still look to the waiver wire. Odell Beckham Jr. was released by Minnesota on November 10, and Brandon Aiyuk could become available. For a team with Super Bowl ambitions, the lack of a deadline addition leaves its hopes tied to injured players returning in time to help salvage the season.