While the move puts their wide receiver depth at risk, coach Sean McVay says the Rams did it in appreciation for ‘the person as much as the player’
The Rams traded wide receiver Van Jefferson to the Atlanta Falcons for a swap of late-round 2025 draft picks on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THOUSAND OAKS — The NFL trade deadline isn’t until the end of the month, but the Rams made their second in-season deal of the year Tuesday, sending wide receiverThe Rams could have waited until closer to the deadline to move Jefferson, waiting to see if the recently returned Cooper Kupp and his hamstring would hold up.
It seemed like Jefferson, a fourth-year player, had a big opportunity entering the final season of his rookie contract. Allen Robinson had been traded to the Steelers during the offseason, opening the door for Jefferson to take over second receiver duties. When Kupp was put on injured reserve prior to Week 1, the door was shoved even wider open.
McVay declined to say whether Jefferson requested a trade, or how long ago discussions about a potential change of scenery began. But McVay described the conversations as positive, providing honest feedback to Jefferson about what his role might look like moving forward if he stayed with the Rams. McVay said that the move was reflective of the Rams’ belief in the depth of their receiver room, but ultimately it comes down to whether Kupp doesn’t have to manage his hamstring injury any further.
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