The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 season as Super Bowl favorites, especially after trading for Myles Garrett and prompting Aaron Donald to come out of retirement.




Instead, injuries have kept the defensive stars apart, while recent offensive blows to Davante Adams and Puka Nacua have derailed the season. This calls for a screaming change before the trade deadline - November 10.




Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett’s Rams reunion derailed by injuries as Super Bowl hopes take a hit All through the 2026 offseason, if you asked anyone, they would tell you the Super Bowl favorites were the Los Angeles Rams. The reason? Their blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. Fast forward to today, and Garrett is currently on injured reserve.




To top it off, Aaron Donald - the Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle - even came out of retirement just because the Rams traded for Garrett. Yet, Donald ended up missing Week 4 due to minor back soreness.




Consequently, this deadly duo hasn’t played a single game together in the 2026 NFL season, failing to share the field when it mattered most to live up to those Super Bowl expectations. It’s a stark contrast: Donald won a ring for the Rams, while Garrett could never win one in Cleveland.




Even NFL Insider Ari Meirov reported via X a few days ago, “Aaron Donald came out of retirement to play alongside Myles Garrett, Kobie Turner, and Poona Ford, among others. He’s currently on a 2-4 Rams team without any of them.”




Rams explore WR trade market amid mounting injuriesMyles Garrett isn’t ready to come back and is still on IR. Kobie Turner is suffering from a groin injury and will be out for 4 to 6 weeks. Poona Ford suffered a ruptured triceps, and he’s out for the 2026 season.




To add the cherry on top, star wide receiver Davante Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring in Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He’s placed on IR and will be out for 6 to 10 weeks.




So, here we are, exploring the trade market to strengthen the Rams’ receiving corps and revive their playoff hopes - if they have any left.




When there’s no manpower, who will fight the battle when it matters most? Maybe Garrett is their hidden gem, but if the 2–4 record takes a turn for the worse, will they even make it to the big games?




Anyhow, let’s check out the wide receiver market for the Rams, because depending on Puka Nacua is going to become heavier with every passing minute. He has only recorded 1 rushing touchdown and 1 receiving touchdown across 4 of his 6 games. Two games were missed due to a hip/groin injury.




To top it off, Puka Nacua left Thursday's practice with a calf injury. Still, there’s a ray of hope even if there’s a cloud of doubt: NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported just hours ago that Nacua underwent testing on his calf, and it is believed to be minor.




Puka Nacua injury update “I wouldn’t say precautionary, because it’s not nothing, but at least not a significant injury. What that doesn’t tell us is whether or not Puka Nacua will be able to play this weekend for the Los Angeles Rams. I think it’s safe to say Puka Nacua is up in the air for Sunday,” Ian Rapoport added.




So, there goes another wide receiver. He could be listed as questionable for the Week 7 matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.




Now is the screaming time for the Rams to urgently target wide receivers - especially ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline . This one potential move could help the franchise turn its season around.




Potential Rams WR targets before NFL trade deadlineAccording to Rams Wire’s Cameron DaSilva, the following eight wideouts could be considered before the trade deadline: Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.,




Minnesota Vikings WRs Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings, Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy, Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens, Washington Commanders WR Stefon Diggs, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin.




According to Pro Football Rumors’ Sam Robinson, Sean McVay’s suffering team could consider trading for Buffalo Bills WR Josh Palmer, Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen, and Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley.