5 backup QB options that the Rams may add before the 2025 NFL Draft

(4) - QB Trey Lance

Another young quarterback who is hitting rock bottom in terms of his NFL reputation right now is former San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys QB Trey Lance. Lance was originally drafted by the 49ers with the third overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he has struggled to earn a chance to play in the NFL since then. After three years in the NFL, he has thrown for a 56.6 percent completion rate, while tossing for 1,063 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions.

He did manage to hurl a 76-yard completion, so arm strength is not a factor.

Lance is still riding off his draft profile, and the fact that he was the third player chosen in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has not shown up well on a professional football field, which is why he could find a backup role on the Rams roster as the perfect opportunity to salvage his long-term NFL career.

Just as Baker Mayfield, a stint with the Rams restores both passion and confidence to a young quarterback. Both are vital to finding success in the NFL. Much like Zach Wilson, the lack of talent in the 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class could prompt an NFL team to give Trey Lance another shot at a starting role. But like Zach Wilson, the better strategy would be to back up Matthew Stafford in 2025, and set himself up for a strong shot at starting in 2026. It's unlikely, but a better long-term plan.

(3) - QB Joe Milton

Strong-armed young quarterback Joe Milton is rumored to be available via trade. While I'm not normally big on trading for a young quarterback whose true potential has yet to be realized, there are elements about this New England Patriots quarterback that could prove quite tempting. For openers, Milton is a skyscraper in the pocket, standing 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at 246 pounds. He has the size to make him a believable NFL starting quarterback.

He played one game for the Patriots in his rookie season, a Week 18 contest against the Buffalo Bills. He impressed in that game, completing 75.9 percent of his passes for 241 yards and one touchdown. While he did not face the first-string Bills in that contest, it was enough to flash hints of how he may develop as his NFL career progresses.

And the Draft Network's Justin Melo views the Rams as one of the most likely landing spots for Milton if he is traded. Here's why it makes some sense:

The Patriots invested a Round 6 draft pick for Milton, and the Rams could pry him away from the Patriots with a Day 3 pick. The greatest risk for any young rookie quarterback is connecting all of the dots in the NFL, and Joe Milton has accomplished that. Now he is ready to perfect his craft and elevate his game to earn playing time. I think he can excel at that on the Rams roster.