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Some teams tore it down and others loaded up. The Los Angeles Rams chose a different route this offseason: calculated continuity.
After a series of offseason moves, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema gave L.A. a B+ for its 2025 offseason, and it's easy to see why. The Rams didn’t make the flashiest moves, but they made ones rooted in long-term stability, with a few gambles along the way.
At the center of it all is Matthew Stafford. He’s no longer dominating the stat sheet, but as a player who helped deliver a Lombardi to L.A. with his combined leadership and arm talent, the front office knew letting him walk would have forced a full-scale reset. His 73.3 PFF passing grade last year wasn’t spectacular, but keeping Stafford in-house was the right call for a team still threading the needle between contending and rebuilding.
One of the biggest headlines was the departure of Cooper Kupp for the arrival of Davante Adams. Kupp's injury history made him a question mark, and Adams brings a slightly different skill set to Sean McVay’s offense and it’s a move that made sense for L.A. given its shifting identity on offense.
On defense, the Rams were selective but strategic. Poona Ford joins a young and scrappy defensive line that already showed signs of promise late last season. While he’s not Aaron Donald (who is?), Ford adds a physical presence up front and could help anchor the run defense.
That said, it wasn’t all wins. The Rams completely punted on upgrading their cornerback group—a head-scratcher given how much the unit struggled in 2024. Darious Williams, Ahkello Witherspoon and Cobie Durant all posted subpar coverage grades, and the secondary enters 2025 without a clear fix. It’s a hole that could undo some of the progress elsewhere.
The draft brought only a handful of players, but the Rams believe in quality over quantity. Tight end Terrance Ferguson, edge rusher Josaiah Stewart, and linebacker Chris Paul Jr. could all carve out roles. And by trading out of the first round, L.A. secured Atlanta's 2026 first-rounder, a smart long-term play, especially considering Stafford's age (37) and next year's crop of signal callers expected to be stronger than this past spring's group.
Overall, the Rams did just enough to remain competitive while stockpiling for the future. It’s not the kind of offseason that grabs headlines, but it’s one that may pay off when the games start counting.
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This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams offseason: PFF grades LA's moves so far
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After a series of offseason moves, Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema gave L.A. a B+ for its 2025 offseason, and it's easy to see why. The Rams didn’t make the flashiest moves, but they made ones rooted in long-term stability, with a few gambles along the way.
At the center of it all is Matthew Stafford. He’s no longer dominating the stat sheet, but as a player who helped deliver a Lombardi to L.A. with his combined leadership and arm talent, the front office knew letting him walk would have forced a full-scale reset. His 73.3 PFF passing grade last year wasn’t spectacular, but keeping Stafford in-house was the right call for a team still threading the needle between contending and rebuilding.
One of the biggest headlines was the departure of Cooper Kupp for the arrival of Davante Adams. Kupp's injury history made him a question mark, and Adams brings a slightly different skill set to Sean McVay’s offense and it’s a move that made sense for L.A. given its shifting identity on offense.
On defense, the Rams were selective but strategic. Poona Ford joins a young and scrappy defensive line that already showed signs of promise late last season. While he’s not Aaron Donald (who is?), Ford adds a physical presence up front and could help anchor the run defense.
That said, it wasn’t all wins. The Rams completely punted on upgrading their cornerback group—a head-scratcher given how much the unit struggled in 2024. Darious Williams, Ahkello Witherspoon and Cobie Durant all posted subpar coverage grades, and the secondary enters 2025 without a clear fix. It’s a hole that could undo some of the progress elsewhere.
The draft brought only a handful of players, but the Rams believe in quality over quantity. Tight end Terrance Ferguson, edge rusher Josaiah Stewart, and linebacker Chris Paul Jr. could all carve out roles. And by trading out of the first round, L.A. secured Atlanta's 2026 first-rounder, a smart long-term play, especially considering Stafford's age (37) and next year's crop of signal callers expected to be stronger than this past spring's group.
Overall, the Rams did just enough to remain competitive while stockpiling for the future. It’s not the kind of offseason that grabs headlines, but it’s one that may pay off when the games start counting.
Follow Rams Wire on X and Facebook for more coverage!
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams offseason: PFF grades LA's moves so far
Continue reading...
