Los Angeles Rams Make Bold Moves to Strengthen Their 2025 Roster
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 the upcoming 2025 season.
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. With plenty of cap space still available and the draft on the horizon, the Rams have positioned themselves as the favorites in the NFC West. After giving the Eagles a run for their money in last season’s playoffs, Los Angeles is looking like a formidable contender in the NFC.
Let’s take a closer look at the NFC West landscape. The 49ers are dealing with quarterback Brock Purdy‘s new contract and seem to be losing more than they’re gaining this offseason. They’ve already traded receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks have traded away their starting quarterback Geno Smith and No. 1 wideout DK Metcalf. The Arizona Cardinals, who started strong but faded last season, remain a bit of a mystery.
With all this in mind, the Rams are in a prime position to repeat as division champions. Their offense, led by Stafford, running back Kyren Williams, and wide receivers Puka Nacua and Adams, looks promising. The Rams have already informed wide receiver Cooper Kupp of their intent to trade him. General manager Les Snead mentioned that the “least likely” scenario is Kupp returning in 2025, and Adams’ addition makes that even more apparent.
Before the free agency window opened, the Rams 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.
On the defensive side, the Rams, who won the NFC West in 2024, are bringing back most of their young defense. This group made significant strides last season under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. Even without future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald, the defense was largely built through recent drafts. Before signing Adams, Over the Cap had the Rams with $45 million in cap space, including Kupp’s nearly $30 million cap hit in 2025, not accounting for Stafford’s adjusted contract.
Adams has been a consistent force in his 11 NFL seasons, with 103 receiving touchdowns, ranking 10th in NFL history. According to ESPN Research, Adams has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in five straight seasons, tied for the second-longest active streak in the NFL. His success in the red zone is noteworthy, an area where the Rams struggled last season, ranking 25th in red zone touchdown percentage. Over the past five seasons, Adams has caught 40 red zone touchdowns, five more than any other player.
In late January, after the Rams’ playoff loss to the Eagles, McVay expressed his desire for more versatility in the offense. He highlighted the lack of continuity due to injuries but emphasized the need to overcome such challenges. “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 sole solution for a more consistent offense in 2025, it’s a strong start as the new league year approaches on Wednesday.
Originally Written by: Sarah Barshop
