Potential WR Trade Targets

[Flatlyner]

There's no point to a trade now. Even if they do it today how long before they can contribute and be on the field. We have to try and win these next games with what we have. Klare and Atwell and two obvious in house solutions.

I think McVay would rather trot out a 10 guy lineup then let either of them experience a snap.

Name another 2nd round pick from this draft that hasn't seen the field (injuries aside)? I'll wait.

Could have had these players to help out immediately THIS year:
Edge - Height
WR - A.Williams, Fields, Douglas, Lane, Branch, Hurst (would have loved this), Bell
TE - Raridon

Plenty more, but we took a developmental TE that doesn't have the ability to play a snap in the NFL.

 

[Psycho_X]

Seems Josh Downs has been getting some play in the rumor circles today. Out of all the possibilities I've seen he would be most intriguing. I haven't seen a reputable source mention he's even available though so not going to take much stock in it.

 

[Stl2La]

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[jrry32]

I think McVay would rather trot out a 10 guy lineup then let either of them experience a snap.

Name another 2nd round pick from this draft that hasn't seen the field (injuries aside)? I'll wait.

Could have had these players to help out immediately THIS year:
Edge - Height
WR - A.Williams, Fields, Douglas, Lane, Branch, Hurst (would have loved this), Bell
TE - Raridon

Plenty more, but we took a developmental TE that doesn't have the ability to play a snap in the NFL.

Zero chance Raridon would be playing more than Klare. This is a McVay choice, not a lack of ability on Klare's part.

 

[Merlin]

If the Colts end up selling, which seems likely, then Downs is one of their best trade pieces. They're not going to let him go cheap. And the Rams just don't have the draft capital to chase that possibility.

Also while they need speed, if they want to double down with Stafford then a more realistic option would be Sutton. He's got size you want, and his contract lowers their pick value in return. Rams would need to fit him in though cap-wise, which they are pros at doing.

 

[brucebruce]

Jeudy is talented but has had some off field and on field issues with teammates and coaches. Probably not a fit.

BTJ is so far in the doghouse at Jaguars i'm not sure what to make of that thing. Seems like there has been some head case issues with him.

Godwin is old and not what he used to be after major injury.

Quentin Johnson just fucking sucks. Couldn't catch the flu if someone sneezed right in his mouth. No.

Legette, meh.

Just not great options. Out of all of them I think Jeudy would make an immediate impact but he's a bit of a diva.

All I can find:

Jerry Jeudy's most notable off-the-field incident occurred in May 2022, when he was arrested in suburban Denver by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.

Key details of that situation include:

• The Charges: He was initially held on misdemeanor charges of second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer.
• The Nature of the Dispute: Law enforcement clarified that there was no physical contact or violence involved. The dispute centered entirely around property—specifically, an argument involving the mother of his child where infant items were allegedly being withheld in a locked car.
• Resolution: Shortly after, a judge dismissed all charges against him at the request of prosecutors, and the legal case was officially closed.

Aside from that 2022 incident, discussions regarding Jeudy usually focus more on occasional on-field frustrations or body language rather than major off-field legal trouble.


McVay and the Rams org typically get players to fix the on-the-field issues.

 

[brucebruce]

Jauan Jennings has emerged as a major trade deadline candidate because he has been a clear free-agent bust for the Minnesota Vikings, leading to widespread speculation that they will try to move him to recoup value.
The primary factors driving his trade rumors include:

• Struggling Offense Fit: Jennings signed a $8 million, one-year deal with Minnesota to serve as an overqualified WR3. Instead, he has practically been a non-factor in the offense, recording just two receptions for nine yards on five targets across four games played.
• Visible Frustration: Jennings has shown clear on-field and sideline frustration regarding his lack of usage and targets in Minnesota's offense.
• Shrinking Role: The Vikings are getting healthier, with other pass-catchers returning and younger depth stepping up. This means his path to a larger offensive footprint is completely closing.
• Logical Landing Spots: Because he found massive success in San Francisco's system (catching 15 touchdowns from 2024–2025), teams running variations of Kyle Shanahan's West Coast offense—like the Las Vegas Raiders under Klint Kubiak—are viewed as ideal trade destinations where he could immediately contribute.
  

 

[Flatlyner]

If the Colts end up selling, which seems likely, then Downs is one of their best trade pieces. They're not going to let him go cheap. And the Rams just don't have the draft capital to chase that possibility.

Also while they need speed, if they want to double down with Stafford then a more realistic option would be Sutton. He's got size you want, and his contract lowers their pick value in return. Rams would need to fit him in though cap-wise, which they are pros at doing.

What are you suggesting Down's trade cost is? His rookie contract expires at the end of this season and he hasn't produced much in his time in Indy. I doubt he garners that much in trade comp.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

"Jennings has shown clear on-field and sideline frustration"

Then we don't want him.

 

[Merlin]

What are you suggesting Down's trade cost is? His rookie contract expires at the end of this season and he hasn't produced much in his time in Indy. I doubt he garners that much in trade comp.

I sort of disregarded him because he doesn't have a contract weighing him down. But he's probably a third wideout in a good WR room, maybe a two, so idk.

Thing with Downs is he's small too. And Stafford seems to have trouble seeing the smaller targets.

But if they can get him for a round 4 or later pick then I suppose he could be a very good pickup. I think he's a real wideout, as opposed to Tutu, meaning I've seen him get up for the ball.

Also I'm not really in favor of making more trades at the deadline unless we're selling. And if we are going to go get a player then he has to fit our standard model of we not me. Downs seems to, but he may be a popular target for teams who still fancy themselves as contenders.

 

[brucebruce]

"Jennings has shown clear on-field and sideline frustration"

Then we don't want him.

I felt the same way on the Odell acquisition. After I see the impact McVay can have...

 

[brucebruce]

I sort of disregarded him because he doesn't have a contract weighing him down. But he's probably a third wideout in a good WR room, maybe a two, so idk.

Thing with Downs is he's small too. And Stafford seems to have trouble seeing the smaller targets.

But if they can get him for a round 4 or later pick then I suppose he could be a very good pickup. I think he's a real wideout, as opposed to Tutu, meaning I've seen him get up for the ball.

Also I'm not really in favor of making more trades at the deadline unless we're selling. And if we are going to go get a player then he has to fit our standard model of we not me. Downs seems to, but he may be a popular target for teams who still fancy themselves as contenders.

Tate, Tutu, Xavier, Kyren

Odell is under 6'0

 

[AppeasFBlGods]

I think this has more to do with playcalling and when to dial up chances for guys like tutu, not staffords vision. He had tons of success with golden tate.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

One potential WR target could be Tutu Atwell.

 

[Soul Surfer]

One potential WR target could be Tutu Atwell.

It'll never work out.

We need a speedy veteran who knows our offense and has familiarity with Stafford and vice versa.
We need somebody who can draw double coverage downfield because of his pure speed and can open up the offense for some receivers underneath drawing 1:1 coverage.

And maybe a hard-working rookie who wants to prove himself and wants to take advantage of his opportunities.

If only we had some players like that, we could make a game of this.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Jauan Jennings

recording just two receptions for nine yards on ....FIVE TARGETS...across four games played.

• lack of usage and targets in Minnesota's offense

I think I know what the problem is here. (Five targets in four games)

 

[Flatlyner]

I sort of disregarded him because he doesn't have a contract weighing him down. But he's probably a third wideout in a good WR room, maybe a two, so idk.

Thing with Downs is he's small too. And Stafford seems to have trouble seeing the smaller targets.

But if they can get him for a round 4 or later pick then I suppose he could be a very good pickup. I think he's a real wideout, as opposed to Tutu, meaning I've seen him get up for the ball.

Also I'm not really in favor of making more trades at the deadline unless we're selling. And if we are going to go get a player then he has to fit our standard model of we not me. Downs seems to, but he may be a popular target for teams who still fancy themselves as contenders.

Agree. If we happen to lose to the Raiders, do we start selling? Turner, Young, etc? All guys up for a contract after this year that we may not be able to retain?

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Agree. If we happen to lose to the Raiders, do we start selling? Turner, Young, etc? All guys up for a contract after this year that we may not be able to retain?

3 games left before deadline. 3 winnable games in which we should be favored (we are already in the first one). We need to go 3-0, but anything short of going 2-1 and getting to 4-5 we probably need to sell. That includes anyone and everyone. Would Payton want Stafford if Nix continues to suck? Would someone else want Stafford if there's a season-ending injury before the deadline? Still a scenario where Stafford shines for us and leads us to Playoffs but ALL scenarios need to be considered.

 

[dieterbrock]

3 games left before deadline. 3 winnable games in which we should be favored (we are already in the first one). We need to go 3-0, but anything short of going 2-1 and getting to 4-5 we probably need to sell. That includes anyone and everyone. Would Payton want Stafford if Nix continues to suck? Would someone else want Stafford if there's a season-ending injury before the deadline? Still a scenario where Stafford shines for us and leads us to Playoffs but ALL scenarios need to be considered.

Stafford has about 70mill of dead cap, no way they take that hit alone
As long as #9 is upright and they have a chance at the playoffs, there's no way they are "sellers"
Aaron Donald didnt come back to play for a lost year

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Stafford has about 70mill of dead cap, no way they take that hit alone
As long as #9 is upright and they have a chance at the playoffs, there's no way they are "sellers"
Aaron Donald didnt come back to play for a lost year

If they're 2-7 at Deadline AD might re-retire for the sell off. Anyways, I'm not putting the best interests of the Or-gan-I-za-tion second to Aaron Donald's interests.