Report Panthers Closing Secret Deal To Sign Rams MVP In A Blockbuster Trade

During the NFL Trade Deadline in 2022, the Los Angeles Rams were unable to acquire two players who could have significantly changed the course of the game from the Carolina Panthers. However, who did the Rams end up keeping?

The Carolina Panthers were considered as potential roster additions by the Los Angeles Rams when they looked for assistance on the roster to save their dismal 2022 NFL season. RB Christian McCaffrey was the first player the team attempted to trade for; in the end, he was dealt to the San Francisco 49ers. For what purpose? For a meager sum of money.

However, this is not about what the 49ers did or did not do for the Panthers running back in exchange for Christian McCaffrey. In addition to RB Cam Akers, the Panthers running back, the Rams were apparently in the running for 2023 NFL Draft picks in Rounds 2 and 3, as well as a 2024 pick in Round 5.

According to reports, the Rams were holding a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in addition to first- and second-round selections in the 2025 NFL Draft for DE/OLB Brian Burns.