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This page lists all the 2023 Trades for the Los Angeles Rams. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the trades. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the trades, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL trades here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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- Total Trades: 5
- Average Grade: B+ (87.6)
October 2023 – Trades and Signings
Falcons acquire WR Van Jefferson from Rams for 2025 sixth- and seventh-round draft picks
Prior to the season, the Rams were seen as a team that was devoid of receiving talent beyond Cooper Kupp. Things have changed, however, in the wake of Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell emerging. With Kupp returning from injury, the Rams suddenly had no room for Van Jefferson, so it made sense to trade him for a couple of late-round picks.
The Falcons, conversely, don’t really have anything beyond Drake London. Mack Hollins is as pedestrian as it gets, and Atlanta needed another deep threat. Jefferson, who registered 802 yards and six touchdowns in 2021, can at least serve as a distraction for defenses to open things up for Bijan Robinson. He’s well worth it for a pair of late-round draft choices. This seems like an equal trade for both teams.
Grade for Falcons – B+
Grade for Rams – B+
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September 2023 – Trades and Signings
Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers from Rams for swap of 2026 draft picks
When Cam Akers was a healthy scratch Week 2, many assumed that he would be traded. That turned out to be the case, as the Rams dealt him to Minnesota. In doing so, they picked up a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Vikings received a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in addition to Akers.
I’d give the Rams a slight victory in this trade. It makes sense that the Vikings would want to obtain a running back to contend with the fumble-prone Alexander Mattison, but with there being so many viable options available on the open market, I don’t know why it was necessary to trade a draft resource. That said, swapping a sixth with a seventh isn’t a big deal. Also, Akers has the potential to be an upgrade over Mattison, but he also has an extensive injury history.
The Rams, meanwhile, were free to trade Akers because Kyren Williams has emerged as a quality player. With Akers relegated to the bench, it made sense to move him for a resource.
Grade for Vikings – B
Grade for Rams – A-
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August 2023 – Trades and Signings
Rams acquire G Kevin Dotson from Steelers for swap of third-day picks
The swap of picks in this Kevin Dotson trade is as follows: The Steelers will get the Rams’ fourth-round pick this year, and they’ll send their fifth-rounder to Los Angeles. The same thing will happen in 2025, except the Steelers will get a fifth and will relinquish a sixth.
Given those terms, I think this trade makes sense for both teams. Dotson is a quality backup, but was buried on Pittsburgh’s depth chart. The Steelers getting a selection that could easily be in the top 10 of Day 3 is a great acquisition for a player who likely wasn’t going to see the field for them this year. As for the Rams, their offensive line depth is horrendous, so they needed to obtain better reserve blockers in case their front is ravaged by injuries like it was last season.
Grade for Rams – A-
Grade for Steelers – A
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April 2023 – Trades and Signings
Steelers acquire WR Allen Robinson from Rams for swap of 7th-round picks
The Rams thought they were getting a legitimate No. 2 receiver last year when they acquired Allen Robinson. Instead, they obtained a washed-up player who couldn’t generate any separation. It appeared as though they would be stuck with him for another season because of his contract, but they found a sucker to take on part of the deal.
The Steelers are that sucker, and they will pay about $5 million of Robinson’s $15 million contract. This means the Rams will foot $10 million of the deal, but this is the best thing they could have hoped for. This will give the Rams some needed financial breathing room, and they’re even moving up 17 spots in the seventh round. That last part isn’t overly significant, but it seems like an unncessary bonus for a move that is addition by subtraction.
As for the Steelers, I don’t know why they’re bothering with Robinson. Paying $5 million for him is $5 million too much. Robinson sucks now, so I don’t see any upside in this trade.
Grade for Steelers – D
Grade for Rams – B+
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March 2023 – Trades and Signings
Dolphins acquire CB Jalen Ramsey from Rams for 2023 3rd-round pick, TE Hunter Long
Charlie Campbell reported a couple of weeks ago that the Rams wanted to get rid of Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey was still a great player for them, but they were fed up with his toxic attitude. This perhaps is not the sort of compensation Rams supporters thought they would receive for a great cornerback, but the trade still makes sense, especially given Los Angeles’ lack of leverage. The Rams’ Super Bowl window is closed, yet the team lacks draft capital. Obtaining a third-round pick will certainly help the rebuilding process.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, had a huge hole at cornerback in the wake of Byron Jones’ injuries. Jones was supposed to join Xavien Howard to form a great cornerback tandem, but Jones’ health woes prevented that from happening last year. Ramsey now gives the Dolphins their desired great cornerback duo. As long as Ramsey and Howard remain on the field, it’s going to be very difficult to throw on Miami, which is crucial for the Dolphins because of the high-powered passing offenses in their division. If Aaron Rodgers joins the Jets, Ramsey will be very important in those matchups, as well as those against the Bills.
The one downside for Miami is Ramsey’s attitude. He could potentially poison the locker room. However, as long as the Dolphins are winning, things should be fine. A third-round pick isn’t a huge price to pay for someone of Ramsey’s caliber, so I like this deal for Miami.
Grade for Dolphins – A
Grade for Rams – B
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