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Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead recalls a story about the time the team shared a Seattle hotel with a furry convention..
The Los Angeles Rams have garnered plenty of attention in recent days, first with rumors of their interest in a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown and then, in moving Davante Adams in a presumably separate deal.
In light of that, the Rams’ decision to send a message on Sunday piqued interest.
Rams general manager Les Snead is certainly in no dire straits to acquire Brown or move on from Adams, the NFL’s receiving touchdown leader in 2025.
Rams Raise Eyebrows Amid Davante Adams Trade Rumor
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GettyLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay talks with Davante Adams #17 during warmups before a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on March 13 that the Rams held talks with the Eagles regarding Brown before those stalled. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported on March 14 that it was the Rams who stepped back, adding on Sunday that LA also explored trading Adams.
Perhaps too fittingly, the Rams sent a message about Adams on X, flashing back to head coach Sean McVay raving about the six-time Pro Bowler during one of their first sessions together.
The Rams captioned the clip “Still not over this introduction from Coach [pinched fingers emoji].”
However, fans were quick to point out the timing of the post in the wake of the emerging Rams trade rumors. It also follows the passing of a noteworthy date regarding Adams’ contract that has been argued as both favorable and an obstacle to a deal getting done.
“Very interesting timing,” On SI’s Brock Vierra posted on X on March 15, quoting the Rams’ rehashed video.
1st & Tuna posted, “Seems intentional. I love it @RamsNFL.”
Reactions like that were commonplace in both the quoted responses and the replies, with several fans taking the post as a reaffirmation of the Rams’ commitment to Adams and/or using the opportunity to lambaste Florio.
Rams Nation Split Over Trade Rumor
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GettyDavante Adams #17 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a catch from Puka Nacua #12 against the Houston Texans.
The initial news of the Rams’ potentially exploring trade options for Adams drew mixed reactions, with some tying the news into LA’s interest in Brown and others expressing skepticism from the outset.
“This makes the Rams’ reported pursuit of A.J. Brown look a lot more logical,” The Philly Special’s Anthony DiBona posted following Florio’s report.
Tick Pick affiliate Holden Cantor posted, “Yea I highly doubt that.”
The rumor even caught the attention of other bases, with The SF Standard’s David Lombarding posting, “Yup. Never made sense for the Rams to keep all three. Figured they’d swap Adams if they got Brown.”
There was also clearly some uncertainty about what to believe, with plenty of scenarios projecting favorably for the Rams.
Pivoting from Adams would also come as a surprise.
“I don’t know if I buy this but interesting nevertheless,” Underdog Sports’ Sosa Kremenjas posted on X, quoting Florio’s report. “Would feel kinda dirty doing Tae like this on the cusp of a potential Super Bowl.”
Rams Get Non-Update on A.J. Brown Trade Situation
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GettyA.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles participates in warm-ups before a game against the Detroit Lions.
The Rams pulled back from trade talks regarding Brown, and Florio argued that their paying out his $6 million roster bonus this weekend means they are more likely to keep him than not. But Turf Show Times’ Kenneth Arthur argued it could make Adams more appealing in a trade.
However, LA would still need the Eagles’ cooperation to replace Adams with Brown.
In that regard, there was a significant development for the Eagles on that front, though not with Brown directly.
“Back to Philly for Dallas Goedert: The #Eagles have agreed to terms with the eight-year veteran TE on a one-year deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on X on March 15. “It was a complicated process for the last week but Goedert wanted to stay and the sides found a way to make it work.
“The #Eagles were managing Dallas Goedert and A.J. Brown simultaneously the last week. Brown’s situation remains fluid. No changes on that front. Goedert had other options on the table but pushed his contract void back twice to keep Philly alive for him. Gets it done today.”
Goedert’s situation was believed to be linked to Brown’s.
With the former squared away, the Eagles can focus on the latter. It is unclear if the Rams would get involved again or if the Eagles are willing to lower their asking price in a trade for Brown.