With training camp closing in, the Rams are expected to keep working on the edges of the 90-man roster, and that could mean adding another body or two before things get rolling. But one name that has been tied to Los Angeles more than once probably shouldn’t be part of that conversation anymore: Tyreek Hill.
The idea of the Rams bringing in another receiver has been floating around for months, and Hill has been one of the most persistent names in that discussion. Some have even pushed back on the fit, calling him another version of a failed Atwell experiment. Now Hill himself has given the Rams plenty of reason to move on.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Hill has admitted he is still dealing with lingering symptoms from a Week 4 injury he suffered in 2025. With camp about to start, that kind of uncertainty is a tough sell for a team that can’t afford to bring in a player who may not be ready to compete.
There’s also the bigger roster-building picture. Les Snead may not be looking to spend on a veteran receiver for just one season, especially with a long list of extensions looming at the end of the year. That leaves little room for anything beyond a short-term deal, even if the money were available.
And even then, Hill may not be the kind of player Snead wants to chase right now. After a huge 2023 season, Hill has been battling injuries, and the recovery timeline has dragged on enough to make him a shaky option for Los Angeles.
The Rams’ approach to the draft also tells part of the story. Instead of taking a wideout early, they traded up for CJ Daniels in the sixth round. He joins former Ohio State tight end Max Klare as the team’s rookie pass-catchers.
No, neither player is going to get analysts or fans buzzing right away. But the Rams’ coaches and personnel people clearly saw something worth betting on. For a team trying to bring rookies along while leaning on an established veteran group, adding a player with health questions would only complicate things.
So for now, Los Angeles may be done shopping at receiver. And if Hill was ever truly on Snead’s radar, that door looks all but closed now.
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