Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that the Los Angeles Rams considered trading veteran wide receiver Davante Adams earlier in the offseason.

There were rumors that the Rams were considering trading Adams for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown. Adams was a strong candidate to be traded because of his expiring two-year, $44 million contract.

“We really talked about some different avenues of onboarding other players and how it might affect Davante. I’ve talked to Davante about that, and if we felt that it was best for our team, we would have done that,” McVay said to reporters at the NFL’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, per The Athletic. “But we didn’t think it was best for our team, so we’re excited to move forward with him.”

The Rams ultimately decided to keep Adams for what could be the final season of his career.

Rams Spoke to Adams About the Possibility of Being Traded

McVay told reporters that the Rams organization was open with Adams about the possibility of being traded. He explained how Adams is a veteran player who deserves to be aware of the potential changes he could be facing in the future.

“There’s a lot of narratives that are out there. What I do think is important is to address the things that our players could be affected with,” McVay said, per The Athletic. “I believe in dealing with those things directly. He’s a grown man, and he’s a great player. At the end of the day, there’s a lot of things going on. We’re always looking at ways to upgrade our roster and feel like we can be as competitive as possible. There’s discussions and dialogues, but it never got to that.”

The Rams are the fourth organization that Adams has played for throughout his career. There is a good chance he could retire at the end of the 2026 season, and Los Angeles is going all in on helping Adams retire as a Super Bowl champion.

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The Los Angeles Rams are back in the championship hunt after their 2025 season ended one game short of the Super Bowl. They dropped the NFC Championship to the Seattle Seahawks, who went on to capture the title.

With most of the roster returning, the Rams have another legitimate window to compete. The catch is that everything depends on Matthew Stafford staying healthy.

Stafford is coming off his first MVP season and hasn’t shown signs of slowing down. But at 38 years old, his injury history raises valid concerns about whether he can hold up for a full campaign. One bad hit or missed start could derail the entire season, and the front office knows it.

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That’s exactly why head coach Sean McVay is being proactive about the backup quarterback spot. He’s not waiting until training camp to figure it out.

During a recent appearance on ESPN, Sean McVay made his pitch directly to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons.

“Kirk was awesome. He’s played at a high level. He’s a starting quarterback in this league. It’s just a matter of what’s he looking for, what the situation is and if there is some interest in us, Kirk, come see us man. I would love to have you,” the Rams head coach said.

McVay floated a couple of names as potential backups, including Jimmy Garoppolo and Cousins. Garoppolo handled those duties in both 2024 and 2025, so his presence would not be a shock. But Cousins brings a different element to the conversation because of his past with McVay.

The two worked together in Washington when Sean McVay served as offensive coordinator for three seasons before leaving for Los Angeles. Their relationship actually stretches back further than that, with McVay coaching tight ends during Cousins’ early years in the league.

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Cousins wrapped up 2025 in an unusual spot. He started the year as Atlanta’s backup before getting called into action after Michael Penix Jr. went down with an injury. From there, Cousins appeared in 10 games and threw 10 touchdowns against five interceptions.

Now the question is whether Cousins wants to compete for a starting job elsewhere or accept a backup role on a team built to contend. Los Angeles could be the perfect fit if he’s leaning toward the latter.

The Los Angeles Rams suffered a 31-27 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Conference Championship game. So far, under the direction of GM Les Sneed, the Rams have shown an ability to make the aggressive moves to be in contention year over year. 

Sneed’s aggression netted the team a Super Bowl in 2021 after trading for quarterback Matthew Stafford. This year, he’s made a similar move, landing star cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Entering the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Rams will have seven picks, with only three of them in the first three rounds. Last offseason, Sneed traded with the Falcons and acquired Atlanta’s 2026 first-round pick, which landed at the 13th spot.

Rams Draft Picks:

• Round 1: Pick 13 – from Falcons
• Round 2: Pick 61
• Round 3: Pick 93
• Round 6: Pick 207 – from Texans
• Round 7: Pick 232 – from Ravens
• Round 7: Pick 251 
• Round 7: Pick 252

Rams Positions of Need:

The Rams have a balanced team and don’t have any glaring weaknesses, but some fresh talent at a few key spots could set them up well for a potential post-Stafford/post-Davante era down the line.

• WR
• ILB
• LT
• DL (Depth)
• S (Depth)

Rams Offseason Moves:

Key Additions:

CB Trent McDuffie (Via Trade)

CB Jaylen Watson 

Resigned: 

TE Tyler Higbee

S Kam Curl 

K Harrison Mevis

Key Departures: WR Tutu Atwell – Miami Dolphins

Key Draft Targets for Rams:

Makai Lemon – WR – USC

Despite the combination of wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, adding Makai Lemon would invite another dimension to the Rams’ offense. As the clock ticks down on Stafford’s career, Lemon would round out a skill position core of running back Kyren Williams, Adams, Nucua, and tight end Tyler Higbee. 

In his last season with the Trojans, Lemon finished as a Blitnikoff Award Winner and caught 79 passes for 1156 yards and 11 touchdowns. One thing to watch with the Rams is if they’ll stick at the No. 13 pick or trade back to acquire more draft capital. But if they keep the pick, Lemon would supercharge their Super Bowl aspirations.

Kyle Louis – LB – Pitt

At the outside linebacker position, the Rams boast a tandem of Jared Verse and Byron Young, but the inside linebackers need reinforcements. Enter Kyle Louis, a First-Team All-American who could bring instant playmaking. 

In his last two seasons, Louis finished with 179 tackles, six pass deflections, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and six interceptions; four of those interceptions and seven of the sacks came in 2024-25. Under defensive coordinator Chris Shula, Louis could be used to his ultimate potential and learn from one of the best up-and-coming head coaching candidates. Mock drafts have Louis hovering as a third-round selection, meaning the Rams would find him at a good price with their late-third-round pick. 

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Through the first two rounds of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, CBS and TNT Sports have seen a surge in viewership. The Round of 32 game between St. John’s and Kansas led the charge.

On3 obtained Nielsen Big Data + Panel data for the Rounds of 64 and 32 to start March Madness. St. John’s victory over Kansas was the only game to top 10 million viewers, averaging 10.58 million on CBS. In fact, CBS had nine of the Top 10 most-watched games of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to date.

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All told, CBS and TNT Sports said viewership is up 7% from last year with an average of 10.1 million viewers through the first two rounds. Here are the most-watched college basketball games from the Rounds of 64 and 32, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel TV ratings data.

St. John’s vs. Kansas (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 22, 5:15 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 10.58 million

St. John’s victory over Kansas led the TV ratings charge and is the most-watched men’s college basketball game of the season to date. An average of 10.58 million viewers tuned to CBS as the Red Storm took down the Jayhawks on a buzzer-beating shot by Dylan Darling in the Round of 32.

Kentucky vs. Iowa State (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 22, 2:40 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 9.79 million

Early in the Round of 32 matchup against Iowa State, it looked like Kentucky had an upset on its mind. But the Cyclones hit the gas and didn’t look back as they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, and more than 9.79 million viewers tuned in for the game.

TCU vs. Duke (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 21, 5:15 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 9.55 million

After surviving Siena in the first round, Duke again faced an upset scare in the second round against TCU. But Cameron Boozer and the Blue Devils prevailed to keep their season alive. An average of 9.55 million viewers tuned in for the thrilling round of 32 matchup.

Louisville vs. Michigan State (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 21, 2:40 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 8.47 million

As Michigan State secured a second straight trip to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in a decade, Louisville kept things fairly close. The Spartans’ 77-69 win averaged 8.47 million viewers on CBS in the afternoon window on Saturday, becoming the fourth-most watched game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament so far.

Miami (FL) vs. Purdue (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 22, Noon ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 6.83 million

Miami (FL) didn’t make things easy on Purdue and took a 40-38 lead into halftime of the Round of 32. But the Boilermakers flipped the script in the second half as they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with the victory in front of 6.83 million viewers.

Saint Louis vs. Michigan (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 21, Noon ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 6.25 million

Following a dominant performance against Georgia in the first round, Saint Louis made things interesting in the first half against Michigan. But in the second half, the Wolverines found their stridge as they came away with the 95-72 victory in front of 6.25 million viewers on average.

VCU vs. Illinois (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 21, 8 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 5.65 million

Fresh off an upset victory over North Carolina in the first round, VCU was hoping lightning would strike twice. But Illinois’ high-powered offense didn’t leave any room for doubt as the Fighting Illini secured another Sweet Sixteen trip with a 76-55 victory over the Rams in the Round of 32.

Siena vs. Duke (Round of 64)

Date/Time: March 19, 2:50 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 5.43 million

Although Siena didn’t make a sub through the first 39 minutes, the Saints gave Duke all they could handle. The Blue Devils eventually got the 71-65 win to avoid an upset in the 1-seed vs. 16-seed game, led by another double-double from Cameron Boozer.

Iowa vs. Florida (Round of 32)

Date/Time: March 22, 7 p.m. ET
Channel: TBS
Viewers: 5.14 million

TBs’ most-watched game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament so far featured the biggest upset of March Madness through the first two rounds. Iowa defeated reigning national champion and 1-seeded Florida in the Round of 32, drawing a huge college basketball TV ratings win with 5.14 million viewers tuning in for the matchup.

Santa Clara vs. Kentucky (Round of 64)

Date/Time: March 20, Noon ET
Channel: CBS
Viewers: 4.999 million

Kentucky’s two 2026 NCAA Tournament games appeared in the Top 10 most-watched games of the first two rounds. Otega Oweh’s buzzer-beater sent the Round of 64 game against Santa Clara to overtime, and the Wildcats were able to secure the victory in the extra period and advance to the second round. Nearly 5 million people watched the thrilling matchup, which started Friday’s slate of games.

More most-watched 1st, 2nd-round games

Round of 64: TCU vs. Ohio State (March 19, Noon ET, CBS) – 4.62 million
Round of 64: Howard vs. Michigan (March 19, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS) – 4.52 million
Round of 64: VCU vs. North Carolina (March 19, 6:40 p.m. ET, TNT) – 4.30 million
Round of 64: Iowa vs. Clemson (March 19, 6:40 p.m. ET, TNT) – 4.23 million
Round of 32: Tennessee vs. Virginia (March 22, 6 p.m. ET, TNT) – 4.00 million
Round of 32: UCLA vs. UConn (March 22, 9 p.m. ET, TNT) – 3.98 million
Round of 32: Vanderbilt vs. Nebraska (March 21, 8:50 p.m. ET, TNT) – 3.77 million
Round of 64: Saint Louis vs. Georgia (March 19, 10 p.m. ET, CBS) – 3.43 million
Round of 64: High Point vs. Arkansas (March 21, 9:40 p.m. ET, TBS) – 3.28 million
Round of 64: Tennessee State vs. Iowa State (March 20, 3 p.m. ET, CBS) – 3.12 million
Round of 64: UNI vs. St. John’s (March 20, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS) – 3.01 million
Round of 64: Texas vs. BYU (March 19, 7:30 p.m. ET, TBS) – 2.97 million
Round of 64: Cal Baptist vs. Kansas (March 20, 10 p.m. ET, CBS) – 2.89 million

With the first two rounds in the books, it’s on to the Sweet Sixteen. Games get underway Thursday night as teams look to secure spots in their respective regional finals.