Sean McVay says Rams traded Van Jefferson partly to help the receiver in his impending free agency

Sean McVay admits the Los Angeles Rams didn't improve their team when they traded veteran receiver Van Jefferson to the Falcons. The coach also says Rams fans shouldn't expect any major additions this season to counter the steady subtraction of the past several months, culminating in Jefferson's departure for a late-round 2025 draft pick swap. McVay said Wednesday that the timing of the trade was in deference to Jefferson, who is in the final year of his rookie contract.