Rams Consider Kirk Cousins for Backup QB

0:00It's March 30th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Los Angeles Rams shocked folks by considering a trade for their star-wide-out Devonte Adams' offseason. Adams led the league with 14 receiving touchdowns in 2025, making history as the first player to top that stat with three. Different teams. But with their number-one scoring offense last year, Kosha McVey is pushing for upgrades to stay sharp. Adams joined the Rams as a free agent and paired with Puka Nakua for big plays, though injuries limited him to 14 games and just 700, 89 yards. Meanwhile, they're eyeing backup quarterback options behind Matthew Stafford, whose fresh off his first MVP and turning 38 soon. Stafford's in the final year of his deal, and the Rams are tweaking it based on his plans. Jimmy Garoppolo held the back-up spot last two seasons, but might bowl as a free agent seeking starts. After Kirk Cousins, also 38 soon, who's free after two years with Atlanta.

1:03McVey knows Cousins well from their Washington days where Cousins broke out with top completion rates and a pro-Bull nod. LA even watched him orchestrate a 27-24 upset over them last season. McVey's talk to Cousins camp, but calls it early, was Garoppolo less likely to return. Rams' GM-less need wants to go aggressive maximizing Stafford's window, blending continuity with fresh tweaks to that dominant attack, expect more moves as they evolve without getting complacent.