Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue hints Rams have more moves up their sleeve

The Los Angeles Rams have a plan for the offseason. And so far, fans have had the benefit of witnessing the dribs and drabs of successive, but spaced out, roster moves that had begun as early as late in the 2025 NFL season. The crown jewel has been the blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie.

But so far, LA has extended:

• Running back Kyren Williams
• Inside linebacker Nate Landman
• Defensive back Quentin Lake
• Offensive tackle David Quessenberry
• Kicker Harrison Mevis
• Interior offensive lineman Justin Dedich
• Wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Smith
• TRADED for cornerback Trent McDuffie

And that's all before the NFL free agency market opens for business. So, has this flurry of activity exhausted general manager Les Snead? Not from the perspective of The Athletic's former Rams beat reporter, Jourdan Rodrigue. She hints that Snead is not finished, even with the cornerback position.

Jourdan Rodrigue is spot on with her assertion that job's not finished

When the Los Angeles Rams competed in the NFL playoffs, two defensive problems took center stage. The team did not tackle very well, and the team's futility at covering Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Hopefully, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie can be more effective in coverage.

But he's only one player.

As it now stands, the team is projected to lose four veteran cornerbacks to expiring contracts. And there is speculation that cornerback Darious Williams, projected to earn $8.67 million this season, could be a cap casualty. In essence, Snead may be forced to restock the entire cornerback room.

And one player, no matter how well he performs, cannot be expected to do that.

But McDuffie's presence does give the secondary unexpected leverage. Now, the team has a much better chance of matching up corners to their offensive equivalents. Emmanuel Forbes may struggle against the NFL's top receivers. But will he be more effective against the second or third offensive options in routes?

Snead thinks so.

With a deep cornerback class, the team could add a raw but talented cornerback as a depth player for now, with the expectation that he could grow into something far more. The team may even shop free agency, or re-sign one of their own corners. After all, this secondary is already building something much better for a new NFL season.

Cobie Durant may be a viable option to re-sign now. Hmm. That has a nice ring to it.

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