Stafford

In 2023, a year after they monetarily rewarded Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp for their roles in the Super Bowl run, the Rams cleared cap space by trading Ramsey to the Dolphins for a 2023 third-round draft pick and tight end Hunter Long.

But the Rams are confident that with Stafford leading an offense that includes receivers Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Tutu Atwell, Ferguson will give McVay another tight end weapon to complement or pair with Tyler Higbee.

That means the Rams, who one day in the not-so-distant future must replace veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, will have two first-round picks next year in a draft that could include Texas quarterback Arch Manning and others.

They did that, of course, after Snead sent Goff — and two first-round draft picks — to the Detroit Lions in a 2021 trade for Stafford.

With Stafford entering his 17th NFL season, and rising stars such as receiver Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, Jared Verse and other young players soon becoming eligible for extensions, the Rams are going all in next season.