The Los Angeles Rams are clearly operating like their championship window is wide open, and they’re not messing around. General Manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay have already pulled off two massive deals this 2026 season. They first snagged cornerback Trent McDuffie from Kansas City, then absolutely shocked the league by trading Jared Verse and multiple future draft picks for Myles Garrett. Talk about going all in! After those blockbuster moves, the obvious question burning through the NFL is: who could possibly be the Rams’ next big trade target? This team is hungry for another Lombardi, and you know Snead loves to pay a premium for elite talent.
A Star Receiver Could Be The Next Shockwave
Imagine Matthew Stafford throwing to Justin Jefferson. Seriously, just picture that for a second! Jefferson is one of the NFL’s best route runners and playmakers, period. Adding him to an offense already totally capable of producing explosive plays? That would be an absolute dream scenario for the Rams. Of course, the Vikings have little reason to move him, and acquiring him would cost a huge package of draft capital, maybe even a young player. But Snead has shown he’s more than willing to pay that premium price for a top-tier player.
Another receiver potentially on the Rams’ radar is Brian Thomas Jr., or “BTJ.” He was actually floated in trade rumors earlier this offseason after a somewhat disappointing sophomore year. If the Jaguars regress in 2026 or if BTJ falls down their depth chart, Los Angeles could definitely make a move. The Rams might even see him as a long-term succession plan for Davante Adams after the 2026 season.
Bolstering The Trenches and The Secondary
The Rams could also look to bolster their offensive line, something they’ve definitely done before. Think back to trades like Austin Corbett in 2019 and Kevin Dotson in 2023. Joe Alt from the Chargers would be a massive investment, not only protecting Stafford right now but also giving the franchise a foundational, long-term answer at tackle that stretches way beyond Stafford’s current window. A trade for Alt probably happens a bit later down the road, more like 2027 or even 2028.
On the defensive side, the Rams did give their secondary a pretty big makeover already this offseason, trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson. But what happens if one of them gets hurt mid-season in 2026? The Rams are laser-focused on winning a Lombardi and will do whatever it takes. Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers is entering the last year of his contract. Pittsburgh is also facing a huge cap crunch, sitting a staggering $10 million over the cap in 2027, and they don’t even have a clear quarterback solution beyond this year. That kind of tricky situation could make Porter Jr. a very tempting target for Snead.
The Rams have made it absolutely crystal clear: they are playing to win a championship NOW. With Myles Garrett already in the fold, it feels like only a matter of time before Les Snead pulls off another seismic trade that rocks the NFL. Who’s going to be the next superstar to land in Los Angeles? The entire NFL better stay on high alert, because the Rams aren’t done yet.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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