Rams ranked among NFL teams having best offseasons in 2026
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams are ranked third among NFL teams for having the best offseason in 2026, focusing on quality signings and strategic trades. Key additions include cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, enhancing their roster depth.
Key points
- Rams ranked third for best offseason in 2026
- Acquired Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson
- Focused on quality additions rather than quantity
- Addressed cornerback weakness effectively
- Roster depth improved despite linebacker concerns
This offseason has been all about quality, not quantity for the Los Angeles Rams. They made a small number of additions in free agency, acquired Trent McDuffie in a trade and selected only five players in the draft.
Given the state of their roster coming into the offseason, itâs hardly surprising that they didnât want to add too many players who probably werenât going to make the team anyway. So they brought in guys who are certain to contribute right away (Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson) and addressed the future with players such as Ty Simpson and Max Klare.
The Athleticâs Ted Nguyen ranked the nine teams having the best offseasons so far, and the Rams were No. 3 among title contenders, behind only the Eagles and 49ers.
The Rams had one of the NFLâs best rosters and more than shored up their biggest weakness at corner, trading for Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs and signing Jaylen Watson. Theyâre solid across the board, except at linebacker, but they werenât going to pick one at No. 13.
However, they could have used their first-round pick to add wide receiver depth. Davante Adams isnât getting younger and missed time because of his hamstring last season. They could have drafted guard Olaivavega Ioane or defensive end Rueben Bain. They donât necessarily need starters at those positions, but injuries happen.
On paper, the Rams look like the best team in the NFL. They were a few plays away from the Super Bowl and return most of their starters on both sides of the ball. And the losses they did suffer at cornerback were countered by the additions of McDuffie and Watson, two upgrades in the secondary.
Theyâre the Super Bowl favorites for a reason, being an example of the rich getting richer with their offseason moves. The NFC is top-heavy with the Rams and Seahawks, but the Eagles, 49ers, Packers and Lions are all lurking, too.
Itâs just hard to say any of those teams got better than Los Angeles this winter and spring.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams ranked among NFL teams having best offseasons in 2026
Q&A
Which teams had the best offseasons in the NFL for 2026?
The top three teams with the best offseasons in 2026 are the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Rams.
What key players did the Rams acquire in the 2026 offseason?
The Rams acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie through a trade and signed Jaylen Watson during the 2026 offseason.
Why did the Rams focus on quality over quantity in their offseason moves?
The Rams aimed to enhance their roster without adding too many players unlikely to make the team, prioritizing immediate contributors and future potential.
