It’s wild how fast things change in L.A. One season, you’ve got a Super Bowl MVP in Cooper Kupp tearing it up like he’s the main character in a football rom-com—next season, he’s packing his bags for Seattle like it’s the final episode of The Bachelor. The Rams said goodbye to their once-unstoppable WR1 this offseason, and suddenly it feels like the wide receiver room hit shuffle mode.
Kupp’s release didn’t just shake fans—it cracked open the whole vibe of Sean McVay’s offense. But just as everyone in L.A. was still processing Kupp’s departure, boom—McVay snagged Devante Adams in the free agency. And now? Well, now you’ve got a WR room with a certified route-running savant in Adams lining up next to Puka Nacua, the third-year WR who’s shattering records like it was just another Sunday stroll.
And let’s be real—Nacua isn’t just talking the talk. The guy literally amassed nearly 1,500 yards in his rookie season, and almost recorded another 1,000+ season in 2024 (in just 11 games). So yeah, it looks like McVay and the Rams are cooking something up by teaming Adams with Nacua. The kicker? Well, let’s say there might still be room for another weapon in the Rams’ receiving arsenal.
Let’s cut to the chase. A couple of days ago, Pro Football Talk released a list of veteran players that each team could trade in this off-season. While addressing the Atlanta Falcons, the PFF predicted that the Falcons could trade the star tight end, Kyle Pitts, who is playing out the fifth-year option on his rookie $32 million deal. The reason?
Well, the Falcons already have to consider their wide receiver, Drake London‘s upcoming contract extension, who’s about to enter the final year of his rookie deal after recording the best season of his career. Besides, Pitt just had an underwhelming season in Atlanta, where he managed to play under 40 snaps per game for the first time in his career.
Now the PFF believes that the Rams could trade for the 24-year-old wideout. Why? Well, if the Los Angeles team trades for Pitts, they could reunite him with his former offensive coordinator, Dave Ragone, who is the quarterback coach of the Rams. Now, there are a couple of things that could happen. Pitts caught 47 receptions for 602 yards and racked up just 4 TDs in the last season.
That means the Falcons could trade the fifth-year WR. On the other side, sure, the Rams have a seasoned vet, Tyler Higbee, on their roster. But considering Colby Parkinson just joined the team last year, and Davis Allen is yet to ripen, Pitts could be a right fit alongside Higbee to stretch the field. All in all, if Kyle Pitts ends up in L.A., let’s just say Sean McVay’s got himself a whole Avengers lineup at receiver next season, especially after Devante Adams is already on the roster.
Devante Adams wants to play for Sean McVay’s Rams till retirement
Davante Adams had a rough one last season. The guy had been an ironman since 2021, never missed a game—until right before Week 3, when a shoulder injury sidelined him for a bit. A couple of games off, and boom—he wanted out. So, he dipped out of Vegas, reunited with his old buddy Aaron Rodgers in New York, and suited up for the Jets. Even after missing three games, the man still cooked—racked up over 1,000 yards for the fifth straight year like it was no big deal.
Fast forward, and after the Jets released him, the 32-year-old WR signed a two-year, $46 million deal with the Rams. And that’s where it gets pretty interesting. See, Adams spent most of his NFL career in Green Bay and had a brief stint in Vegas. However, according to agent Frank Bauer, who represents Adams, the guy wants to wrap up his career with the Rams.
Yeah, you read that absolutely right. “He is where he wanted to finish out his great career,” Adams’ agent, Bauer, said, per Rapoport. Adams was born and grew up in California and played for Palo Alto High School, where he had 64 receptions for 1,094 yards and 12 TDs in his senior year. To top that off, the guy later went to college at Fresno State, about 225 miles north of L.A., and had a standout collegiate career before the Packers drafted him.
And now? Well, after spending half a season in New York, Devante Adams is finally heading home to California to play for Sean McVay’s Rams. Adams is expected to be the WR2 alongside Puka Nacua. After all, the team has parted ways with its veteran WR.
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