After Cowboys Join the Race, Detroit Lions Are Shaking Up the NFL Like Never Before by Going All-In to Sign 5-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End with Two First-Round Picks

Los Angeles, California – After tense negotiations, the Los Angeles Rams have decided not to pursue A.J. Brown after Philadelphia Eagles set an excessively high asking price for the trade. Despite serious discussions between the two teams, the price for Brown led the Rams to abandon this target. “The demands from the Eagles made it impossible for us to continue negotiating. The price was too high for A.J. Brown’s actual value,” a representative from the Rams said. While the Eagles tried to create competition among teams, the high asking price prevented the deal from reaching a positive conclusion. Entering the free agency period, the Rams shifted their focus and concentrated on strengthening their roster with valuable options. The team currently holds two first-round picks, allowing them to select the best talent available in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to Josh Edwards of CBS Sports, the Rams will select Kenyon Sadiq, tight end from Oregon, at pick #13. Sadiq is the #1 TE in this draft class and is considered an outstanding talent. Kenyon Sadiq not only excels at blocking but also has excellent pass-catching abilities. In the 2025 season, he recorded 51 receptions, 560 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Sadiq also impressed at the combine, clocking the fastest 40-yard dash time among tight ends. The selection of Sadiq could be seen as a “luxury pick” for the Rams, but given the team’s already solid roster, this is an opportunity for the Rams to bolster their lineup without worrying about missing any important positions. With the presence of Terrance Ferguson, Sadiq’s college roommate at Oregon, he will easily integrate into the Rams’ system. The addition of Davante Adams and Puka Nacua will also help reduce the pressure on Sadiq in his rookie season. The Rams have built a solid roster, with few positions left to fill, and selecting Sadiq will be the next step in strengthening their power for Matthew Stafford and the Broncos.