The Los Angeles Rams were not a hugely busy team, but they got some big moves done in free agency.
The Los Angeles Rams are looking to capitalize with a win-now approach, as the team went in on upgrading their weakest unit: the secondary. That wasn't the only move made, but they were the most impactful.
With Week 1 of free agency now in the books, here is a look at every move made by the Rams and every player lost.
Signed:
Trent McDuffie, CB: Traded for No. 29 overall in 2026, third-round, fifth-round picks in 2026, third-round pick in 2027, and signed to a four-year, $124 million contract.
Jaylen Watson, CB: Three-year, $51 million.
Joe Cardona, long snapper: Two-year, $3.45 million.
Re-signed:
Tyler Higbee, TE: Two-year, $8 million.
Keir Thomas, LB: One-year, $1.075 million.
David Quessenberry, OL: One-year, $1.487 million
Left:
Cobie Durant, CB: Dallas Cowboys
Roger McCreary, CB: Detroit Lions
Tutu Atwell, WR: Miami Dolphins
Free Agency Notes
The Rams have not been mega busy in free agency, as they have not needed to. Upgrading the secondary was the chief concern for the team and general manager Les Snead did so in fine style by trading for McDuffie and signing Watson.
Bringing back standout safety Kam Curl was also smart. Losing Durant and McCreary may prove to be tough, but the secondary remains in a good place.
With the secondary in place, the team then turned to bringing back solid veterans like Higbee and Quessenberry. The latter is more of a depth move.
There have been plenty of rumors attaching the Rams to star receiver A.J. Brown, but it remains to be seen if the team can bring him in. If the trade for Brown never materializes fully, expect a swing at a day-one starter in the draft.
Los Angeles picks at No. 13 overall, and a talent like USC's Makai Lemon would make a lot of sense.
Lemon is more of a speedster than a big body, but his route-running ability would be huge alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who are the contested-ball catchers for the team.
The Rams could also bolster the offensive line with Miami's Francis Mauigoa or Penn State's Vega Ioane. Either would be a solid pick to infuse competition and have a rotational and strong backup for when injuries occur.
There is still plenty of the roster to upgrade, but the draft might be the place where Snead places focus. That is, unless Brown becomes truly available in a trade.