Rams Didn’t Target WR Trade Amidst Injuries

Per Fowler, the Rams didn’t consider making a move because they truly believe that Nacua and Adams will be coming back this season. In the meantime, they reportedly feel confident in Matthew Stafford’s abilities to elevate the wide receivers that are available to him and maximize their contributions. Stafford’s job is made much easier, as well, by a rushing offense led by the tandem of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum that ranks sixth in the league in yards on the ground.

In the receiving game, Stafford has utilized Williams and tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson to supplement the taxed wide receiving corps. Wide receivers Konata Mumpfield (11 receptions-162 yards-1 touchdown) and Tutu Atwell (7-99-0) are the only healthy players at their positions with receptions. Xavier Smith has one target in three games played, and rookie sixth-round pick CJ Daniels has been active for three games, as well, but doesn’t have any targets in minimal offensive snaps. The Rams seem to believe the group, which also includes second-year undrafted wideout Brennan Presley, can hold things down until Adams and Nacua can return.

Another reason they might not have worked to target a wide receiver via trade could be that they don’t have the capital to trade with. Because of their aforementioned reputation, they only have four picks in this year’s draft, and that collection doesn’t include a first- or third-rounder. The team’s offseason moves to address its defense with trades for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie may have handicapped their ability to make additions on offense ahead of the trade deadline.