Rams have one clear hole left and a familiar face makes sense
Los Angeles needs help in the secondary, and Sean McVay may already have the solution in mind.
The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to splashy moves, and with the offseason winding down, the team might call for one more addition – specifically on defense. While they've made solid progress retooling their roster around quarterback Matthew Stafford and a budding offensive core, there’s still a glaring need at cornerback.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton laid it out clearly in his recent story where he picked one move every team should make this offseason. For the Rams, his call was straightforward: trade for Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. And it’s not just an opinion, it’s a move that might already be brewing behind the scenes.
The Rams need a boost at cornerback. In 2024, Cobie Durant had a solid showing in 15 games (14 starts), allowing a 71.2 passer rating in coverage. Still, Los Angeles can find an upgrade over 32-year-old Darious Williams, who allowed a 101.7 passer rating in coverage last year. Having played with the Rams between 2019 and 2022, Ramsey is familiar with the coaching staff, and he's still a high-level starter.
Sean McVay knows it, confirming the Rams are interested in acquiring Ramsey.
When asked by SiriusXM’s Adam Schein whether the team was considering a reunion with the Dolphins star, McVay didn’t shy away: “Those conversations are ongoing.” Translation? The wheels may already be in motion.
Ramsey’s fit makes too much sense. He’s not just a former All-Pro, he’s their former All-Pro. His prior stint in L.A. from 2019 to 2022 helped anchor a Super Bowl-winning defense. He knows the system, the staff, and, most of all, the standard.
Cobie Durant showed promise last season, and there’s optimism around his growth. But Darious Williams, now 32, showed signs of regression, surrendering a 101.7 passer rating in coverage. The front office also opted not to take a corner in April's draft. For a team with playoff expectations and a top-heavy NFC, waiting to patch up the back end could be costly.
Ramsey isn’t just a luxury; he’s insurance. He’s swagger. He’s the missing piece to a secondary that could quickly elevate from serviceable to dangerous. Rams DB Quentin Lake is confident that the team would be a "tough team to beat” with the re-addition of the former 2016 first-round pick.
The Rams have made a habit of zigging when others zag. If they want to stay in the thick of the NFC race, trading for Ramsey isn’t just logical, it’s necessary.
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