FOX Sports host Colin Cowherd has a theory about what the Los Angeles Rams might do this offseason. And buckle up, because it’s pretty wild.
Cowherd is by no means a reporter, but he apparently has sources within the league and he said on Thursday that he “made a couple of calls yesterday and a couple of texts this morning” to get the scoop on the Rams and Matthew Stafford.
Cowherd claims the Rams are souring on Stafford because of the contract negotiations, as well as his wife making public statements about the quarterback’s uncertain future in L.A. According to Cowherd, the Rams don’t want to redo Stafford’s deal and give him a big contract, so the FS1 host has a proposal.
He believes the Rams could trade Stafford to the Giants, and according to his sources, they want the No. 3 overall pick in return.
“What the Rams want, I am told, they want the Giants’ first-round pick at No. 3,” he said. “So they probably want a first, a second, a first, a third, but you’ve got to pay Stafford if you’re the Giants. You have to give him a new deal. They’ll probably get a first and a fourth, but let’s just talk about that No. 3 pick. The Rams want that No. 3 pick in the draft because they’re drafting way later. They want to take that pick, move down, and get more picks. Why? So they have extra picks next year when they have to move up to get a quarterback.”
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For starters, the Giants would be crazy to give up the No. 3 overall pick for a 37-year-old quarterback – even one as good as Stafford. They’re not a team that’s a quarterback away from contending for a Super Bowl, and they need all the blue-chip players they can get. Trading the third pick, even in a weaker draft class, would be a huge mistake by the Giants.
Cowherd’s theory about the Rams using the No. 3 pick to stockpile selections in 2026 makes at least some sense, especially considering how weak this year’s draft class is at quarterback. They’ll need to draft a franchise QB at some point and it feels more likely to happen in 2026 than this year.
Continuing his pitch, Cowherd proposes that the Rams would then sign Aaron Rodgers as a one- or two-year rental once he’s officially released by the Jets. With Rodgers being from California and needing a fresh start, Cowherd believes he’d be a good fit for the Rams.
“He needs a rehab. Got a house in Malibu. West Coast guy,” Cowherd said of Rodgers. “By the way, in a division with Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, Brock Purdy. Aaron Rodgers’ last 10 games last year, he was good. And remember, that was with a third-tier coaching staff. Now he gets McVay? An established O-line? An excellent young defense? Remember, Matt LaFleur is the OC with Sean McVay. He’s been in that system before, so Aaron knows the system with the Rams. I believe Aaron is craving infrastructure, stability, a head coach he respects, organizational excellence.”
It’s not crazy to think the Rams might have some interest in Rodgers if they do move on from Stafford, but there’s no guarantee Rodgers even wants to continue playing in 2025. He struggled at the beginning of last season and got better as the year went on, but he’s 41 years old and probably doesn’t have much good football left in him.
So if the Rams trade Stafford and bring in Rodgers, what might they do with their first-round pick? Cowherd says they could target Arizona wideout Tetairoa McMillon, who’s viewed as the best receiver in the class.
“If the Rams do move down and get the Giants’ No. 1 pick, don’t be surprised if they don’t draft T-Mac, the Arizona wide receiver, to replace Cooper Kupp, who they’re moving off of,” he said. “He is easily the best receiver in this draft.”
Whew. That was a roller coaster. Cowherd seems to believe all of these moves could happen, and he says the possibility of Stafford going to the Giants “is real,” but this would be quite the shake-up for both the Rams and Giants.
“This sounds crazy, the Matt Stafford to the Giants thing is real, I’m told. I’m told they like Matt Stafford, but he’s old. … Rams want inexpensive, rental quarterback for one year,” he said.
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