Rams Eye Trade Up, Dolphins Seek Relief

0:00On March 17, the Los Angeles Rams hold the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, while the Miami Dolphins sit at number 11. After trading wide receiver Jalen Waddle, the Dolphins face over $175 million in deadcap money and might look to trade, down for salary relief. That sets up a potential swap with the Rams, who often aim to move up on draft night. Miami enters the draft with a stack of picks, including spots at 11, 30, 43, and several others through the rounds. First round rookie contracts vary little between 11th and 13th, about $500,000 a part, but every bit counts for A. Capshtrap team. Meanwhile, the Rams have selections at 13, 61, 93, and later rounds, giving them ammo for a deal. Rams' general manager less need has a history of aggressive trades on day one, especially of top talent slips. Experts link Los Angeles to prospects like Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson or Notre Dame

1:02running back Jeremiah Love, who could attempt to move. If available around pick 11, other names on the Rams' radar include LSU Cornerback Mansour Delayne, USC wide receiver McCuy Lemmon, Oregon Titan Kenyon Sadiq, and Tennessee. Cornerback Jermad McCoy, with their secondary needing depth, despite recent ads, a star defender falling could spark action. Still, if multiple targets reach 13, they might stay put for value. Draft day hinges on who falls where, but Miami's cap crunch makes them a prime trade partner for the Rams' eyeing that jump. Keep an eye on those phones as the first round unfolds. Made in AI.