Rams Land Raiders RB Josh Jacobs in Hypothetical Trade
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has emerged as of the NFL's best over the past four seasons.
A first-round pick in 2019, the Alabama product has quickly his presence felt - rushing for over 1,000 yards in three of his four career seasons - including a league-leading 1,653 in 2022.
However, the two-time Pro Bowler enters this season under a $10 million franchise tag before becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer.
If Jacobs appears ready to test free agency, Las Vegas could structure a trade package with the Los Angeles Rams as a potential destination.
"In the event that Jacobs wants to move on, the Rams may become a viable suitor," Bleacher Report writes. "They can restructure Aaron Donald's contract to save $20.5 million and fit Jacobs' new deal under the cap.
"While it seems the Rams have embraced the youth on their roster, jettisoning Bobby Wagner, Allen Robinson II, Leonard Floyd and Jalen Ramsey, Jacobs is going into his age-25 term with a rushing title, an All-Pro campaign and two Pro Bowl nods."
The Rams' current running back rooms consists of Cam Akers, Kyren Williams and Zach Evans, who have combined for fewer career rushing yards (1,553) than Jacobs last season alone.
But if Los Angeles chooses to pursue the All-Pro recipient, the price tag won't come cheap, with Bleacher Report suggesting a 2024 second-round pick in exchange.
"Jacobs can help reopen the Rams' Super Bowl window to form a dynamic offensive trio with quarterback Matthew Stafford and All-Pro wideout Cooper Kupp," Bleacher Report writes. "In a race for the NFC West title, Los Angeles could pose a threat to the San Francisco 49ers, who don't have a clear-cut starting quarterback as Brock Purdy recovers from UCL surgery."
An offense of Jacobs, alongside a healthy Stafford and Kupp could be the turning point for a Rams team looking to forget last season.
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