Rams Weigh Trade for Edge Rusher

0:00On March 4th, the Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for a win now push in the 2026 season, with quarterback Matthew Staff returning. 38 in the team fresh off an NFC championship run. Their past rush has been a strength lately, but Whisperer suggests they might shop for an upgraded edge rusher. Names like Max Crosby from The Raiders and Jonathan Greenard from The Vikings have surfaced as potential trade targets. Earlier this week, NFL insider Albert Breer noted the Rams are keeping tabs on Crosby situation. Both players could shake up the Rams' edge group, which already features young talents, Jared Verse, and Byron Young. Young heads into his age 28 year on the final stretch of his rookie deal, putting the Rams in a spot to decide whether to extend him or move. On, fans and analysts are buzzing about the fit, weighing Young's solid production against the cost of a big splash. Trading for Crosby might demand a first round pick, and maybe even a player like Young, while Greenard could come cheaper since the Vikings want Cap.

1:02Relief. Still, Young's market value sits around $28 million a year, which feels steep for the Rams' long term. Digging into the stats from the last two seasons, Young's sack and pressure numbers stack up closely with Crosby and Greenard, showing no massive gap. Crosby thrives with better support, but he's more of a solid starter than an elite game changer. Experts argue Young holds his own as a high end number two, making a trade less appealing right now. For a team all in this year, sticking with Young's current price and output looks smarter than chasing upgrades that don't move the needle much. The Rams have depth behind him too, so they might just ride with what they've got, and aim for that Super Bowl hump.