Trent McDuffie on the Sports activities Illustrated Past the Pitch Los Angeles held on the Hollywood Palladium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photograph by Chad Salvador/Selection by way of Getty Photos) | Selection by way of Getty Photos
The Los Angeles Rams had been one of many busiest groups of the offseason, buying and selling for Trent McDuffie within the spring after which Myles Garrett in the summertime, and each offers had gamers upset that they had been altering groups unexpectedly. Within the case of the Garrett commerce, it was Jared Verse who acquired caught off-guard, and McDuffie says that Sean McVay let the go rusher get up in entrance of the entire workforce to say goodbye.
The room was in shock, in accordance with McDuffie throughout an look on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast on Wednesday.
“We didn’t even meet, we just talked. The coaches were like ‘Get your feelings out’…I could tell, (Jared Verse) was loved in that building.”
McDuffie additionally mentioned on the present that he couldn’t imagine the Chiefs had traded him as an alternative of paying him, however then he was blissful when he discovered he was going to the Los Angeles Rams.
“I can’t hold on to the past,” McDuffie defined. “This happened, let’s just move on as fast as we can. And honestly having that conversation with Sean McVay and our defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake, who was my DB coach at Washington, already just calmed me.”
McDuffie could not have anticipated the Chiefs to under-value him, however he was blissful that the one workforce that appreciated his expertise was a Tremendous Bowl favourite.
That’s simply one of many many Rams tales from Wednesday. Listed here are the remainder.
Trent McDuffie Reveals Surreal Second About Chiefs-Rams Commerce (heavy.com)
“The whole time they’re telling me ‘we’re going to get it situated and we’re going to get the contract done.’ So the whole offseason, I’m going to chill. Knowing the Chiefs, they’re going to drag this out,” McDuffie informed former NFL offensive lineman Taylor Lewan.
Each later referred to the Tyreek Hill state of affairs. The one which in the end led to KC dealing him to the Miami Dolphins earlier than the Chiefs’ Tremendous Bowl 58 run.
He later revealed he discovered of his destiny by his Apple Watch whereas throughout a exercise. Plus turned confronted by his mom and future spouse. McDuffie later described that the world cease.
“Just that moment of being traded, and you’re like ‘what’s going on?!’” McDuffie mentioned, who added that he didn’t hear from his agent and even anybody on the Chiefs’ aspect. “It was surreal.”
Puka Nacua hires a brand new agent (Bleacher Report)
The Rams’ star receiver is on the lookout for a brand new contract, and step one was altering his company.
Rams standout large receiver Puka Nacua, who’s getting into the ultimate 12 months of his four-year rookie contract, has employed @winsportsgroup to signify him in contract negotiations. pic.twitter.com/vnPWuIzuZZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2026
Win Sports activities Group simply made two highly effective WR offers:
“Win Sports activities Group additionally represents Seattle Seahawks large receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Baltimore Ravens wideout Zay Flowers, each of whom landed profitable extensions this offseason.
Smith-Njigba inked essentially the most profitable deal for any large receiver in NFL historical past when he signed a four-year deal, $168.6 million extension together with $120 million in assured cash in March.“
What’s going to they do for Puka?
NFL offseason energy rankings: No. 1 Los Angeles Rams transfer all in to win one other Tremendous Bowl (sports activities.yahoo)
“As Rams normal supervisor Les Snead has mentioned by the years, it’s extra sophisticated than the “(forget) them picks” phrase that has develop into connected to him and the franchise. It’s simply an aggressive mindset that Snead picked up when he was within the Falcons’ entrance workplace with then-GM Thomas Dimitroff.
“You could see his mentality, our mentality of why,” Snead informed ESPN in 2022. “We’re aware of this window. Let’s make a bet that we can make the most of this window.”
Aaron Donald replace: “This kid has a shot” (Sean McVay)
The Rams head coach was requested about Donald (once more) on Wednesday. Right here’s what he needed to say about Donald’s tryout with the workforce:
Aaron Donald “tried out” for the Rams Wednesday. Sean McVay says the child has a shot pic.twitter.com/1mqd8f8CoC
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) August 5, 2026
Aaron Donald enjoying for a spot in historical past (Andscape)
A poetic imagining of what Donald may deliver to the Rams if and when he returns.
“A haunted home. The room of a thousand mirrors. Each carnival has a experience or attraction rooted in awe and worry. Ask Geno Smith. Ask Joe Burrow. Ask any quarterback who lined up in entrance of Donald. Ask any offensive lineman or coach. To be in awe and to be in worry is twisted euphoria.
Typically essentially the most charming particular person within the room is the bully. American tradition has lengthy been enamored with figures who turned legendary as a result of their reputations preceded them.“
McVay’s ‘Love’ coaching camp technique is successful over gamers (LA Instances)
McVay trades old-school punishment for a extra exact, player-friendly grind that has develop into a success.
49ers damage issues mount
Yet one more damage drawback for the 49ers, L.A.’s Week 1 opponent. This time, it’s Kyle Juszczyk.
No apply at this time for Kyle Juszczyk, who broke his finger
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 5, 2026
The 49ers had 20 gamers out of shape lately.
Seahawks on Exhausting Knocks
The Rams’ greatest division rivals proper now are the Seahawks and their coaching camp is featured on Exhausting Knocks. Rookie operating again Jadarian Worth could have an enormous function this season and the cameras had been rolling, however is the place nonetheless a weak spot for Seattle?
Rookie RB @Jadarian15 is impressing at Seahawks camp 👀Watch the primary episode of Exhausting Knocks: Coaching Camp with the @seahawks now on @hbomax pic.twitter.com/Uz7hiZz82y
— NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2026
Matthew Stafford’s finest pal visits
Whereas Justin Herbert’s camp customer was pop star spouse Madison Beer, Stafford had a special type of well-known Hollywood pal. Highschool teammate Clayton Kershaw was in the home at Rams camp on Wednesday. Who has the higher arm? Tell us what you assume within the feedback.
LA icon (and apparently Matthew Stafford’s highschool teammate) Clayton Kershaw in the home! 👋 pic.twitter.com/votnvtn3ir
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 5, 2026
Rams constructing “Dodgers-like super team” (Deadspin)
Talking of the L.A. Dodgers, Deadspin in contrast the Rams to the NFL’s model of that.
“If Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts can handle a full constellation of his sport’s major stars, why shouldn’t Rams head coach Sean McVay be capable to do the identical?
Garrett isn’t even the one Professional Bowl addition on protection this previous offseason. Cornerback Trent McDuffie arrived from the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in a March commerce.
The offense is led by a minimum of reigning MVP Matthew Stafford. And whereas first-team All-Professional Puka Nacua went by a bevy of offseason points that put his character in query, he’s in camp and seemingly motivated to get all of the discuss again on his play once more.“
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