Sean McVay had heavy praise for rookie receiver CJ Daniels as McVay presented Daniels as a potential solution for the team, and any perceived lack of receiver depth. McVay has been asked as the trade deadline approaches if the Rams are looking to add to their wide receiver room, and so far, the head coach publicly has leaned more towards a “No” than a “Yes”. Instead, verbally opting to see other players return from injury, and step up on the depth chart.
Enter Daniels, a Day Three pick in the 2026 NFL Draft who the Rams traded up to acquire.