NFL insider explains Rams low-value Robert Woods trade to Titans
The Los Angeles Rams disappointed a lot of fans after trading offensive staple Robert Woods on Saturday. In exchange for their former 1,000-yard receiver, the Rams are getting a sixth-round 2023 draft pick from the Tennessee Titans. It’s an extremely low-value trade considering his contributions to the Super Bowl-winning squad over the last five seasons.
NFL insider Albert Breer shared why he believes the Rams accepted the offer from the Titans.
“It’s a 2023 sixth-rounder going to the Rams for WR Robert Woods,” Breer wrote. “Woods is a really good player but is coming back from a torn ACL, is expensive ($13.5 million in 2022), and turns 30 next month. That explains the price.”
Woods sustained a torn ACL midway through the season in early November. In his first season with quarterback Matt Stafford, Woods was enjoying a productive year. In nine games, the former USC star caught 45 passes — accumulating 556 yards and four touchdowns.
Breer claims that the Rams were trying to “do right” by Woods with the trade to Tennessee.
“The Rams worked with him to find the right destination,” Breer said. “Titans are a scheme fit—Woods is a great downfield threat off play-action and a strong run blocker—and great intangible fit. This was a tough 1 for Sean McVay, so Rams wanted to do right by Woods.”
In his nine years in the NFL, with the Bills then Rams, Woods has 7,077 receiving yards, 570 receptions, and 40 total touchdowns.
Rams extend deal for Matthew Stafford
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to a contract extension with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford this week. In an NFL offseason where teams have been scrambling to find their franchise quarterback or hashing out deals to keep theirs, the Rams have worked out a deal to keep Stafford in Los Angeles for years to come.
The Rams received instant gratification for their offseason trade of last year starter Jared Goff and draft compensation for the former Bulldog. Stafford not only helped lead the team to their second Super Bowl appearance in the last five years but helped them win it. And now, Stafford is being handsomely rewarded for his efforts.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, his new deal comes with a handsome bump in pay.
“Rams and Matthew Stafford finalized a four-year, $160 million extension that includes $135 million guaranteed that should allow the veteran QB to finish his career in Los Angeles, sources tell ESPN,” wrote Schefter via Twitter.