Are the Rams’ offseason moves setting them up for surprise success or looming disaster?

It’s comforting that the Rams followed up the McDuffie trade by signing Jaylen Watson, KC’s physical outside corner. He’s 6-2, 197 lbs. and brings much-needed size to a historically slight Rams corner room. Any concerns about McDuffie holding up against bigger receivers should be mitigated by Watson’s arrival.

LA also was able to re-sign veteran safety Kamren Curl in free agency. Most thought he would receive a hefty pay day and leave for another team. I’m not sure I want to be the team that pays Curl $36M over three years. LA was willing to make the deal.

It’s clear the Rams are more talented at corner than they were in 2026. What we don’t know is how these players are best utilized and whether there is room to maximize their skillsets at the same time. Team building is more complicated than simply collecting talent.

The Curl signing is out of character

LA historically does not invest in the safety position. That’s not a knock on their roster building—they’ve had great success in drafting safeties in the middle rounds and then letting them sign elsewhere in free agency. The prophecy seemed to once again hold true when Curl, after signing a bargain deal two years ago, was slated to make more than $12M annually on the open market.