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Rams Insider Suggests 3 Trade After Latest Injury Update

Originally posted on LAFB Network | By Ryan Anderson | Last updated Oct 29, 2025 3:43 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams received more bad news this week as wide receiver Tutu Atwell landed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. Atwell, who has struggled to fully capitalize on opportunities behind Matthew Stafford’s elite wideouts, leaves a gap in a Rams receiving corps already managing injuries to Puka Nacua and other key targets.

With the NFL trade deadline looming on November 4, Rams general manager Les Snead may have the perfect opportunity to add depth, particularly at wide receiver. Nate Atkins of The Athletic highlighted three potential fits for LA: New Orleans’ Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks, and former Rams receiver Josh Reynolds with the New York Jets.

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Shaheed, 27, offers blazing speed and has averaged 9.6 yards per target across four NFL seasons. Brandin Cooks, 32, brings familiarity with McVay’s offense after stints with the Rams in 2018 and 2019. As Atkins notes, “Shaheed has all kinds of speed,” while Cooks’ prior experience in LA could smooth a midseason transition.

New Orleans’ current season has positioned them as potential sellers. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is starting, and the franchise appears focused on developing talent rather than contending immediately. Sports Illustrated’s Gilbert Manzano identified Shaheed, Cooks, and cornerback Alontae Taylor as potential trade candidates—giving Snead a rare chance to evaluate them firsthand when the Saints visit SoFi Stadium on Sunday, November 2.

A Familiar Face in Josh Reynolds

Reynolds, 30, is no stranger to Los Angeles. From 2017-2020, he played under Sean McVay and has averaged at least 8.0 yards per target over the last four seasons, according to Atkins. While he has yet to align with Jets quarterback Justin Fields this season, Reynolds’ size and speed make him a mismatch for defenses and a ready-made contributor in McVay’s offense. Snead could realistically acquire Reynolds for minimal draft capital, potentially adding an experienced option who understands the system.

Depth Matters for a Super Bowl Push

History shows that Snead can capitalize on under-the-radar opportunities. Recall Odell Beckham Jr.’s midseason arrival in 2021, which evolved into a vital offensive piece. With Atwell sidelined and Nacua’s availability uncertain, adding Shaheed, Cooks, or Reynolds could not only replace lost production but also provide insurance for the stretch run.

As Atkins observes, the Rams have a window to supplement a roster already capable of contending. “If Snead loves what he sees in Week 8, he is shrewd enough to feel out Saints general manager Mickey Loomis to see if there is mutual interest in striking a deal,” he wrote. Time will tell whether LA turns potential trade targets into immediate contributors.

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