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NFL·TRADE·October 23, 2026 09:13 AM ET

Rams weigh Chris Godwin, Brian Thomas Jr. trades after Davante Adams injury

Puka Nacua is also questionable after a Thursday calf issue

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What happened: NFL analyst Trevor Sikkema floated Chris Godwin as a trade target for the Los Angeles Rams after the team placed Davante Adams on injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring. With Adams sidelined until December and Puka Nacua limited in Thursday practice by a calf injury, the Rams plan to explore acquiring a wide receiver before the November deadline, per ESPN. Analysts have also pointed to Brian Thomas Jr. and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta as potential pass-catching additions for general manager Les Snead.

Why it matters: Godwin brings perimeter blocking that fits the Los Angeles offense and carries a club option on his contract after next season. Meanwhile, LaPorta recently voiced frustration on Pardon My Take regarding his contract talks in Detroit, fueling trade speculation around the tight end. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has yet to record scrambling passing yards this fall per NFL Next Gen Stats, increasing the offense's reliance on healthy perimeter targets and the ground game.

What to watch: Los Angeles faces the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday after dropping its previous outing to the Arizona Cardinals, and another loss could push the front office toward selling rather than buying. Monitor Puka Nacua's practice participation ahead of kickoff and whether Les Snead initiates trade discussions before the November deadline.

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