Rams Strengthen Cornerbacks with Watson Signing

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams are doubling down on their cornerback overhaul. After trading for Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs, they signed his former teammate Jalen Watson to a three-year, $51 million dollar. Contract right at the start of free agency. This move reunites the two chief standouts in the Rams' secondary. Last season, Los Angeles struggled badly at cornerback, so they're banking on Watson's size, physicality, and skills in both past coverage and run. Support to fix that, experts are giving the Rams solid marks for the pickup. ESPN handed out a B+. Praising it as a smart play to extend their Super Bowl window before Matthew Stafford retires. The athletic went with a B, noting Watson's well-rounded game with 42 tackles, six past breakups, and two interceptions last year. Watson, a 27-year-old seven-ground pick in 2022, has been a reliable starter, logging over 500 snaps each season with. Strong coverage grades.

1:00He's not a superstar like McDuffy, but he adds depth without breaking the bank long term. With plenty of cap space through 2027, the Rams are aggressively targeting their weaknesses, pointing a sore spot into a strength for the upcoming campaign.