3 LA Rams players who could be traded before Week 1

On one hand, it feels like it was just yesterday that the LA Rams won the Super Bowl behind the likes of Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Donald, Von Miller and the rest of the gang.

On the other hand, we couldn't be further from that feeling. The Rams are a much different team heading into the 2023 campaign. With some of the same names still here, we wonder just what exactly this Rams team can do in the coming season.

The fact of the matter is, Los Angeles might just be closer to rebuilding than we think. If that's true, then the Rams should explore trading some of their notable names prior to Week 1. If the Rams want to look toward the future and ensure they have draft capital, for the first time in a while, then these three players could be dealt.

1. Tyler Higbee, TE

The first player LA should consider trading is starting tight end Tyler Higbee, who is in the final year of his 4-year contract.

Last season, Higbee saw a career-high 108 targets and played in all 17 games. That also resulted in a career-best 72 receptions for the 30-year-old.

Higbee is oen of the more underrated tight ends in this league, and could greatly help a contending team as one of the final pieces to their puzzle. Think about the effect T.J. Hockenson had last year for the Minnesota Vikings after he was dealt. Higbee could do similar things within the right offense, and the Rams would be smart to get something in return for a guy they might not re-sign next year.