# Rams can no longer afford to stand pat: Here’s 7 trade targets they can acquire at the deadline

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rams-can-no-longer-afford-to-stand-pat-heres-7-trade-targets-they-can-acquire-at-the-deadline/
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:54:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T21:37:55+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/nfl-trade-deadline-7-realistic-rams-trade-targets/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Los Angeles is 5-4 and has won three consecutive games.
- Injuries have left the Rams short at cornerback and receiver.
- Tight cap space and limited draft capital complicate deadline moves.

## Summary

The Rams are 5-4 after three straight wins, but injuries have exposed gaps in their roster as the NFL trade deadline approaches. The article argues that adding depth could help preserve their Super Bowl hopes, while standing pat could put their playoff prospects at risk.

Cornerback Jaylen Watson and defensive tackle Poona Ford are out for the season, Davante Adams is expected to miss six to ten weeks, and Puka Nacua is having an MRI on his knee. The Rams have about $8,000 in projected salary-cap space and have already traded away significant future draft capital, including their 2027 first-round pick. Coach Sean McVay says any deal must make sense, while the article urges general manager Les Snead to explore seven possible targets; it names Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson and Colts receiver Josh Downs in the supplied text.

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