Los Angeles Rams Make Bold Moves: Davante Adams Joins the Squad
Hey there, football fans! If you’re a Los Angeles Rams supporter, you’re probably buzzing with excitement right now. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Rams and their star quarterback, Matthew Stafford, were still in the throes of contract negotiations. This left many of us wondering what head coach Sean McVay’s offense would look like in 2025. Well, wonder no more!
The Rams have not only agreed to an adjusted contract with Stafford, but they’ve also made a splash by signing wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year contract worth a whopping $46 million. This move has certainly caught the attention of the league, and with plenty of cap space left to spend in free agency, plus the draft still ahead, the Rams have positioned themselves as the favorites in the NFC West.
Remember how the Rams took the Eagles down to the wire in the toughest game of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run? Well, with these new additions, Los Angeles looks like an even stronger contender in the NFC. Within the division, the 49ers are dealing with Brock Purdy‘s new contract and seem likely to lose more than they’ll gain this offseason. They’ve already started reworking their roster by trading Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks have traded their starting quarterback, Geno Smith, and their No. 1 receiver, DK Metcalf. The third-place Arizona Cardinals started strong before fading quickly last season and remain something of an unknown.
All of this leaves the Rams in a prime position to repeat as division champions. With an offense led by Stafford, running back Kyren Williams, and wide receivers Puka Nacua and Adams, the Rams are looking formidable. Los Angeles has informed wide receiver Cooper Kupp that they intend to trade him. General manager Les Snead mentioned last week that the “least likely” scenario was that Kupp would be back on the roster in 2025, and signing Adams cements that even further.
Before the start of the window where the Rams can negotiate with pending free agents, they not only added Adams but also re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson to a three-year deal and wide receiver Tutu Atwell to a one-year contract.
The Rams, who won the NFC West in 2024, also return the majority of their young defense, a group that took big strides during the season under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. The defense, without future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald, was largely built through the last two drafts. Before the Adams signing, Over the Cap had the Rams with $45 million in cap space, and that includes Kupp’s nearly $30 million cap hit in 2025. It also does not take into account Stafford’s adjusted contract.
Adams has been a consistent contributor during his 11 NFL seasons, and his 103 career receiving touchdowns are the 10th-most in NFL history. According to ESPN Research, Adams has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in five-straight seasons, which is tied for the second-longest active streak in the NFL. The veteran receiver has also had a lot of success in the red zone, something the Rams struggled with last season. According to ESPN Research, the Rams ranked 25th in red zone touchdown percentage last season. Over the last five seasons, he has caught 40 red zone touchdowns, which is five more than any other player.
In late January, days after the Rams lost to the Eagles in the playoffs, McVay was asked what he wanted his offense to look like next season. The “biggest thing,” he said, was “a little bit more versatility.” McVay pointed to the lack of continuity the Rams offense had last season because of injuries but said, “you can’t allow that to inhibit us the way that it did.”
“I could go on and on about the variety of things that I’m excited about attacking to hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had throughout the year to ultimately lead to more consistent production and play regardless of whatever our injury situation is,” McVay said.
While signing Adams isn’t the only answer needed to have a more consistent offense in 2025, the addition is a strong start before the start of the new league year on March 12.
Originally Written by: Sarah Barshop
