The Los Angeles Rams did not complete a major trade before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, despite their wide receiver room being decimated by injuries.
But ESPN insider Dan Graziano reported that Los Angeles kicked the tires on a potential blockbuster deal for a cross-town receiver.
“The Chargers said no to at least one Ladd McConkey inquiry. Teams I spoke to believe the Rams were the ones to make that call,” Graziano wrote on Wednesday.
“Overall, though, the Rams didn’t seriously consider a receiver move because they expect both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams to return this season,” he added.
The Rams trading for Los Angeles Chargers star receiver Ladd McConkey would have been one of the biggest trades made this season, despite McConkey’s disappointing campaign.
The 24-year-old former Georgia Bulldogs star has 17 receptions for 286 receiving yards and one touchdown this season.
That output leaves a lot to be desired, but the 0-8 Chargers’ entire offense has been abysmal, and McConkey’s production has taken a hit as a result.
Not that it matters now, as the trade chatter reportedly didn’t make it far.
The Chargers’ refusal to consider trading McConkey suggests they still see him as a key part of their future. Whether that thinking was wise remains to be seen.
