Rams Explored Trading Star WR Davante Adams

Head coach Sean McVay says team ultimately decided against trading Adams, who led NFL in receiving TDs last season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a football player in motion, conceptually representing the complex personnel decisions facing the Rams organization.The Rams' decision to keep star receiver Davante Adams signals their commitment to building around one of the NFL's elite pass-catchers.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay acknowledged that the team explored the possibility of trading star wide receiver Davante Adams, but ultimately decided it was not in the team's best interest to make the trade. McVay said the team had discussions about bringing in other players, but felt keeping Adams was the right move.

Why it matters

Adams is one of the NFL's elite wide receivers, leading the league in receiving touchdowns in 2025 despite missing three games. Trading him would have been a major shakeup for the Rams' offense, so the decision to keep him signals the team's commitment to building around their star pass-catcher.

The details

McVay said the reports about the Rams exploring a trade for Adams were accurate, but the team ultimately decided it was not the best move. He said he has spoken to Adams about the trade discussions, and believes the receiver understands the business side of the NFL. The Rams are also dealing with a lawsuit against receiver Puka Nacua, which McVay said the team is continuing to investigate.

  • The Rams explored trading Davante Adams during the 2026 offseason.
  • Adams led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in the 2025 season.

The players

Sean McVay

Head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.

Davante Adams

Star wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams who led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2025.

Puka Nacua

Rams wide receiver who is the subject of a civil lawsuit alleging he made an antisemitic statement and bit a woman.

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What they’re saying

“If we felt like it was best for our team, we would have done that. But we didn't think it was best for our team.”

— Sean McVay, Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams

“There's a lot of stuff that's out there that's not accurate, but when there is at least some accuracy or some thought to it, you want to deal with that direct, honest, and open.”

— Sean McVay, Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams

What’s next

The Rams will continue to work on a contract extension for Puka Nacua, with McVay saying the team is hopeful Nacua will be a Ram for a long time despite the off-field incident.

The takeaway

The Rams' decision to keep Davante Adams shows their commitment to building around one of the NFL's elite receivers, even as they navigate other personnel issues like the lawsuit against Puka Nacua. McVay's transparent approach with Adams also demonstrates the team's effort to maintain open communication with its star players.