As trade deadline approaches, Rams start dealing with Tre’Davious White

Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White has not played in weeks and could be headed elsewhere before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

The NFL trade deadline is a week away.

Coach Sean McVay last week all but extinguished buzz that the Rams will deal star receiver Cooper Kupp — especially with the Rams on a two-game win streak and positioned to possibly win the wide-open NFC West.

But on Nov. 5, the Rams still could be in the market as a buyer or seller.

McVay confirmed Monday that veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White and his representatives have been given permission to seek opportunities elsewhere.

The Rams signed White, 29, with the belief that the former All-Pro could rebound from Achilles surgery and help them in some role this season. White appeared to recover faster than expected and, with the Rams’ secondary hit by injuries during training camp, he started the first four games.

White struggled to regain his form, however, and with cornerback Darious Williams returning from injured reserve and the Rams looking for a boost in the secondary, White was inactive the last three games.

Read more: Rams’ Sean McVay on Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ‘Not a move that we want to make’

McVay complimented White for the way he has carried himself as a leader and mentor.

“The guy wants to be able to go compete,” McVay said during a videoconference with reporters, “and I can understand that — he’s been a great player in this league. … It just hasn’t gone as what I think any of us would have liked up to this point.

“In fairness to him, he was playing a lot more snaps than we anticipated because of injuries at that spot.”

So the Rams are giving White, “an opportunity to see if there’s a better situation that he deems appropriate for himself,” McVay said.

“But we love him here,” he said, “and if he ends up staying here, I’ll certainly be happy about that.”

Inside linebacker is another position that could come into play before the…

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Publish date : 2024-10-28 22:12:35

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