When one of the greatest defensive backs over the last decade is on the trade block, the New England Patriots, along with every other NFL team, would do well to pick up the phone and have a conversation.
That could end up being the scenario with the Los Angeles Rams expected to trade All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
At age 28, Ramsey is the kind of player defensive-minded coaches like Bill Belichick dream about. He is one of the few players in football capable of lining up and winning against the best receivers in the league on a weekly basis.
He’s long and physical with great ball tracking ability. There’s also a nasty streak of confidence that tends to be contagious and uplifts the entire defense whenever he’s on the field.
Every team would love to have a guy like Ramsey, a six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, on their roster. But what will it take to get him from the Rams?
The Patriots already have a few things working in their favor. They have the fifth-most cap space in 2023, which is huge for a player due a $17 million base salary next season. The fact that the Patriots aren’t an NFC team is also a huge plus that should make them a great trade partner with the Rams, assuming the two sides can agree on compensation.
Here are three potential trade packages for the two teams.