Miami Dolphins Trade for Los Angeles Rams WR Van Jefferson
Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins make a trade
The Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins have agreed to a trade that will send wide receiver Van Jefferson to Miami in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick.The trade benefits both teams
The Rams save $5.7 million in cap space by trading Jefferson, who was set to make $3.2 million in the final year of his rookie contract. The Dolphins add a young, talented receiver who can contribute immediately.Jefferson, 26, has 90 receptions for 1,082 yards and six touchdowns in 34 games over the past three seasons. He was a key contributor to the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory in 2022, catching four passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in the game.
The Dolphins are in need of receiver help after trading away DeVante Parker to the New England Patriots in March. Jefferson will join Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as Miami's top three receivers.
The Rams, meanwhile, are in a salary cap crunch and are looking to shed some of their more expensive players. Jefferson was one of the most likely candidates to be traded, as he was entering the final year of his contract and was set to make a significant salary increase.
The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Rams save money and get a valuable draft pick, while the Dolphins add a talented receiver who can help them compete for a playoff spot.
