Rams trade idea lands 2024 first-round QB as Matthew Stafford's heir in draft trade-down
This would be a very intriguing move for the Rams.
Rams trade idea lands 2024 first-round QB as Matthew Stafford's heir in draft trade-down originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Rams are looking to go all-in in 2026, but that doesn't mean that they cannot also plan for the future of the franchise.
One of the main issues the Rams will need to resolve with their roster is their quarterback room, and specifically, their backup to Matthew Stafford, who can develop for a year. ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposed a trade that would have the Rams moving down from 13th overall with the Minnesota Vikings for 2024 first-round QB J. J.
McCarthy and a third-round pick to move back to 18th overall. Rams trade idea lands McCarthy, 18th, 97th picks "We know general manager Les Snead doesn't value picks in the bottom quarter of the first round, so the Rams aren't likely to move down very far if they do trade down," Barnwell writes. With the Rams seemingly limited trade-down range, the Vikings emerge as a viable option for the Rams to move down, thanks to this intriguing package Barnwell proposed.
Minnesota could send the 97th pick along with McCarthy to the Rams to move up from No. 18 to No. 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft.