Rams considered trading away Davante Adams, Sean McVay confirms
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The Los Angeles Rams were linked to A.J. Brown recently as a potential trade suitor for the Philadelphia Eagles star. While the Rams were eyeing Brown, it was reported by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk that they were simultaneously considering trading away Davante Adams to make room for Brown.
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Though many dismissed that report, Sean McVay confirmed the Rams did have discussions about trading Adams. He said at the annual league meeting on Monday that the Rams considered moving Adams and kept him in the loop throughout those talks.
McVay said that if the Rams believed it would have made the team better, they would have traded Adams. But they’re “glad he’s a Ram,” McVay said. He also said he loves Adams "as a human" and is happy to have him back for another year.
Sean McVay says the Rams did have trade discussions involving Davante Adams and that if the team felt those moves would have made the Rams better, he would have been traded.
— Adam Grosbard (@AdamGrosbard) March 30, 2026
"We are glad he's a Ram"
Said he talked with Davante and said he thinks he understood the situation
Sean McVay says he addressed trade rumors with WR Davante Adams. Says he’s excited to have another season with a great player he “loves as a human.”
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) March 30, 2026
Adams signed a two-year deal with the Rams last offseason, putting him under contract through the 2026 season. McVay said in January that he had "no reason to believe" Adams wouldn't be back with the team next season, though that was seemingly before any trade talks involving Brown and Adams took place.
Two weeks ago, Adams' $6 million roster bonus became fully guaranteed, which effectively ended any potential trade talks because it would've cost the Rams an extra $6 million in dead money to move him. Trading him now would make things more attractive to other teams, but after paying $6 million two weeks ago, the Rams are probably done having those talks.
Adams led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches in only 14 games last season, the third time he's finished tops in the league in touchdown receptions. He was a big part of the Rams' No. 1-ranked offense and should remain a focal point again in 2026 – hopefully with some better health after missing the final three games.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Sean McVay confirms Rams considered trading Davante Adams