A 2-4 record six games into the season isn’t on most Los Angeles Rams fans’ bingo cards.
The team has been hit hard by injuries. Chargers Myles Garrett and Kobe Turner, defensive tackle Poona Ford and tight end Terrance Ferguson are all on injured reserve, and star wide receiver Davante Adams joins them after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Receiver Puka Nacua has also dealt with injuries this offseason, and with the Rams’ passing attack struggling this season, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay believes they should make a move now to add another top receiver.
Kay recently wrote that the Rams should sign free agent WR Tyreek Hill, and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, recently told reporters that his client is close to signing with another NFL team.
“With Adams expected to miss six to 10 weeks while he recovers from a ruptured hamstring, the Rams will need to recruit a rookie on the open market to make up for the loss of their star receiver,” Kay wrote. “No free agent can make the difference more than Tyreek Hill.”
“…Hill’s resume makes him an interesting potential replacement, although his recovery and extended absence create uncertainty about how quickly he can contribute…If healthy, his speed, route running and elusiveness could help Los Angeles replace some of Adams’ production.”
Replacing Adams’ production won’t be easy.
In six games, he totaled 30 receptions on 49 targets for 480 yards and four touchdowns. He ranks eighth in receiving yards, 16th in receptions and tied for sixth in touchdowns.
While Hill is no longer in his prime, he could still be a useful target for Matthew Stafford.
In 10 seasons, Hill totaled 819 receptions, 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns. He had six 1,000-yard seasons in seven years from 2017 to 2023, and Hill could become a strong WR3 once Adams gets healthy.