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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said that trading Van Jefferson allowed the team to "accommodate both sides" in a contract year for the fourth-year receiver. Jefferson was traded to the Falcons in a deal that landed the Rams a 2025 sixth-round pick. McVay mentioned that there was "some honest dialogue" about Jefferson's opportunities moving forward and that he felt better about not having to worry about Cooper Kupp's injury week-to-week after seeing him play a full game.
- Trading Van Jefferson allowed the Rams to accommodate both sides in a contract year for the receiver.
- There was honest dialogue about Jefferson's opportunities moving forward.
- The Rams received a 2025 sixth-round pick in the trade with the Falcons.
- Sean McVay feels better about not having to worry about Cooper Kupp's injury week-to-week after seeing him play a full game.
Van Jefferson | WR
Trade
- Jefferson was traded to the Falcons in a deal that landed the Rams a 2025 sixth-round pick.
- In five games this season with the Rams, Jefferson had eight catches for 108 yards and no touchdowns.
- Jefferson's best year was in 2021 when he recorded career highs in targets (89), catches (50), yards (802), and touchdowns (six).
Cooper Kupp | WR
- McVay feels better about not having to worry about Kupp's injury week-to-week after seeing him play a full game.
Los Angeles Rams
- Trading Van Jefferson is a reflection of the confidence McVay has in the totality of the receiver group.
