Should Rams add four-time Pro Bowler amid Matthew Stafford uncertainty?

With quarterback Matthew Stafford's status up in the air heading into the season, would Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay consider a drastic move? 

Stafford hasn't played in the preseason because of a lingering back issue. A team official reportedly refused to reveal whether the 37-year-old QB worked out before Saturday's preseason game against the L.A. Chargers. Rams assistant HC/passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant (who filled in for McVay on Saturday) deflected Stafford questions after the 23-22 win. 

McVay is expected to provide an update on Stafford in his Monday news conference. If Stafford is set to miss more time, the Rams may want to consider adding another QB, perhaps Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons.  

"If Stafford's season is suddenly in jeopardy, a trade for Kirk Cousins becomes an obvious possibility," Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio wrote in a story published Sunday. "McVay served as the offensive coordinator in Washington from 2014 through 2016, when Cousins was the starter. And McVay remains a big believer in Cousins."

Four-time Pro Bowler Cousins threw for a career-high 4,917 passing yards in 16 games while playing for McVay in 2016. Despite previous success under the offensive wizard, the QB, who turns 37 Tuesday, may not salvage his career in L.A. 

Coming off a right Achilles injury, Cousins struggled in 2024. He tossed a career-high 16 interceptions in 14 starts before being benched for Michael Penix Jr. 

Cousins has reportedly looked better in camp, but the Falcons would still have to eat some of his contract to facilitate a trade. He signed a four-year, $180M deal in 2024 and is set to make $27.5M this season. It also includes a no-trade clause the QB must waive.

Still, Cousins would add needed depth to the Rams QB room. L.A. backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo has battled knee, shoulder and ankle issues throughout his 12-year career.

Rams third-year QB Stetson Bennett looked solid against the Chargers, throwing a game-winning touchdown pass. But the 2023 fourth-round pick has never started a regular-season game. 

The Rams should at least mull a trade for Cousins. It's apparent they need another option at the most important position.