The Rams’ search for Davante Adams insurance just got a lot more complicated.
Los Angeles was already staring at a major problem after Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring that is expected to keep him out 6-10 weeks. Terry McLaurin looked like one of the cleaner answers on the trade market, but that door slammed shut quickly when Washington’s star receiver suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon one day after the Adams news.
That leaves Sean McVay and the Rams digging deeper for help at wide receiver, and the list now includes some very different possibilities. Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston and Chris Godwin all surface as options, though each comes with its own set of questions.
Allen looks like the most straightforward fit. At 34, he would give the Rams the kind of polished veteran presence that can steady an offense in a hurry.
He has built his reputation on precise route running and moving the chains, and Indianapolis brought him in this offseason after his productive 2025 season with the Chargers. Through six games with the Colts, Allen has 26 catches for 227 yards and a touchdown.
His experience would matter for Matthew Stafford and McVay, and Indianapolis has become a team worth watching after the organization moved on from general manager Chris Ballard. Rival teams reportedly believe the Colts could be open for business before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Johnston would be a different kind of swing. The Chargers wideout is younger and much more of a projection, but Los Angeles’ 0-6 start could eventually push the team toward roster changes. Johnston was already being discussed as a possible trade chip before the season went further off the rails.
Then there’s Godwin, who may be the most intriguing name of the bunch. Tampa Bay is 1-5, and the veteran receiver is playing on a contract that could make him a useful trade piece if the Buccaneers decide the season is slipping away.
Godwin has 23 receptions for 216 yards through six games, and while that production doesn’t jump off the page, the Rams wouldn’t need him to carry the load. With Puka Nacua already the top target, Godwin could slot in as another experienced option for Stafford, especially underneath and in the slot.
The real issue is whether Tampa Bay would actually move him. The Buccaneers may still see the NFC South as there for the taking, and Godwin remains a valuable veteran presence in their locker room. Still, if they decide to sell, the Rams should be ready to at least place the call.
With Adams out for a significant stretch and McLaurin gone as a possibility, the Rams are firmly in the market. McVay has already admitted the team may need another receiver, which makes the trade deadline picture even more important. Allen, Johnston and Godwin each offer a different path - and each could help solve the same problem.
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