Rams acquire Roger McCreary from Titans ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Rams acquired cornerback Roger McCreary from the Tennessee Titans on Monday, eight days before the NFL trade deadline, in a move intended to shore up a secondary hit by injuries. The deal sends McCreary and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Los Angeles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round selection, with reports describing some of the pick positioning as conditional. The trade was announced by the teams ahead of the Tuesday, November 4 deadline.

The 24-year-old McCreary, a 2022 second-round pick out of Auburn, arrives in Los Angeles in the final season of his four-year rookie contract and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency after the season. This year he has appeared in eight games with three starts, recording 33 tackles, one interception, two passes defensed and one sack. Across his three-plus year career he has started 38 of 55 games and is viewed as capable of playing both inside and outside in the secondary.

Rams coach Sean McVay framed the move as a depth acquisition tied to current injuries. "We were looking to be able to add some depth," he said, adding that the staff likes McCreary's versatility and competitiveness on tape. With veteran corner Ahkello...