Los Angeles Rams trade idea moves on from draft-pick for starting quarterback to replace Matthew Stafford long-term

Los Angeles Rams trade idea moves on from draft-pick for starting quarterback to replace Matthew Stafford long-term originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Rams don’t seem to have an issue at quarterback, considering they have the MVP winner, but some still think a trade for a backup would be ideal.

With Matthew Stafford entering the later stages of his career, adding someone to learn behind him could be smart. In Ryan Shea of Sports Illustrated’s trade idea, the Rams would do just that, acquiring Spencer Rattler from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. It’s the kind of deal that could pay off in the long run.

“The Rams would make this trade because it’s a low-risk move to secure a potential future starting quarterback. Matthew Stafford is in the later stages of his career, so the team needs a developmental QB ready to step in if Stafford retires or gets injured. Spencer Rattler offers mobility, college success, and early NFL experience, and acquiring him for just a 7th-round pick is minimal cost.

“Essentially, the Rams are investing in a possible successor without giving up meaningful assets, while also creating depth at a critical position—insurance against injury and a potential long-term starter,” he wrote . I understand that Rattler isn’t great and hasn’t gotten much love in the NFL, but for a seventh-round pick, this is a deal I’d make if I were the Rams. At the very worst, it’d be a lousy pick for a potential QB.