Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

One Reason Why Rams Have Had The Perfect Offseason

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Jared Feinberg | Last updated Apr 3, 2026 6:00 AM ET

Last season was the "coming out party" for the Los Angeles Rams in their current stature and approach to roster construction. After spending much of head coach Sean McVay's first handful of years handing off draft picks left and right like candy, the Rams returned to the mean in 2022 with a 5-12 record, numerous injuries, and the need to build their roster from scratch.

It was an odd approach for a franchise that, at the time, looked to be spending the next few years out of the postseason and eliminating Matthew Stafford's next window for success before officially hanging up the cleats and resting the right arm for good. Instead, McVay and his coaching staff have maintained Los Angeles as a consistent contender.

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This offseason, following the loss in the NFC Championship game, the Rams knew which position needed to be addressed the most, by far. The cornerback room had not been properly addressed since Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Miami Dolphins.

Whether it was free agency or the draft, the Los Angeles knew they were at least two pieces away from a perfect offseason, and nailed it from the jump at cornerback.

Why the Rams' CB additions have made their offseason perfect

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In early March, general manager Les Snead made his most aggressive move since 2021, sending the Rams' original first-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs and multiple Day Three picks to acquire All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie . In free agency, they signed McDuffie's teammate, Jaylen Watson, to a three-year, $51 million contract while also giving McDuffie the highest-paying contract for a cornerback in league history.

If the NFL season began this weekend, the Rams would be set to make a run for the Super Bowl. This was the whole point of making these aggressive moves, as they were simply a good cornerback or two away from not only winning the conference championship but likely winning Super Bowl LX.

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It is undoubtedly a perfect offseason for Los Angeles. They were able to secure their long-term No. 1 cornerback off one trade while adding a stable No. 2 opposite of him to give defensive coordinator Chris Shula a stout defense overall for the 2026 campaign. Yes, the Rams will have to address their offensive tackle situation in the draft while having an answer to the lack of a vertical passing game.

Even so, the Rams roster is ready to go. They have an MVP quarterback at the helm, a head coach who continues to evolve, and a defense ready to make a big jump this upcoming season. This offseason has given them and their fans the hope of securing another Vince Lombardi Trophy this decade.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Rams on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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