Rams Stand Pat at Deadline as Adams Faces Six to Ten Weeks Out

The Los Angeles Rams will not chase an outside receiver to cover for Davante Adams, head coach Sean McVay has confirmed, even with their star wideout expected to miss six to ten weeks with a hamstring injury. McVay said the team has not explored an external addition, backing the talent already in the building to carry the passing game through Adams' absence. The stance comes as the NFC West has grown tougher overnight, with Seattle acquiring guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis and San Francisco landing defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, both former Colts captains, in deals that strengthen the two teams standing between the Rams and a late-season push. The Rams are scheduled to face Seattle twice in the final three weeks, giving Nelson time to settle into his new offense before those games carry their greatest weight. McVay also gave updates on a growing injury list, with centre Coleman Shelton, tight end Colby Parkinson and long snapper Joe Cardona all set to miss practice, while Trent McDuffie will be limited. For the Rams, the message is clear: they believe their roster is good enough as it stands, and the answer to their rivals' splash moves will come from within rather than from the trade market.