The Los Angeles Rams’ offense in 2025 was a true machine led by head coach Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, with the quarterback winning the MVP award after a near-perfect season. Even so, the team’s mindset heading into this season appears to be focused on continuing to strengthen its best unit.
Rams Discussed Trading for WR A.J. Brown
Even with all of their main stars under contract, the Rams appear to be in the market for a wide receiver who can complement Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and they have already shown interest in a star who could become available for the right price.
Perhaps the strongest unit of the entire Rams offense is the wide receiver group, composed of Nacua and Adams. They formed the perfect duo for Stafford to operate an offense that often used heavy packages with multiple tight ends on the field, but balanced speed and size in its personnel throughout the year.
Nacua was the highest-graded wide receiver in the PFSN WR Impact rankings with a 98.2 grade and was in contention for Offensive Player of the Year alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Christian McCaffrey. Adams, meanwhile, led the entire NFL in receiving touchdowns with 14, even though he missed games due to injury.
Looking at it this way, the Rams’ interest in another star receiver might seem strange, but that is exactly what the franchise did, or at least discussed internally. Insider Dianna Russini revealed that the team showed interest in a potential trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for A.J. Brown but ultimately backed away.
The Rams discussed trading for Brown but have moved on. https://t.co/yV2R4E7Nxc
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 6, 2026
The Eagles’ asking price likely pushed Los Angeles away from the idea, as members of the organization have repeatedly said that Brown would not be moved easily and that the price would be high. From that perspective, what the Rams already have may be enough to satisfy McVay’s system, and a trade may not be the best path.
Still, it is interesting that the franchise showed that level of interest. Adams is under contract for only one more year after signing a two-year, $44 million deal last offseason. This could have been a move with the future in mind, considering Adams is a veteran who no longer produces the same yardage volume.
For the Eagles, trading Brown could be a way to regain control of a locker room that has at times appeared scattered and full of distractions. Brown has been vocal about internal issues with the team. Either way, prying him away from Philadelphia will not be easy.
