Rams' Trent McDuffie discusses team response to Jared Verse trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Trent McDuffie shared insights about the Los Angeles Rams' emotional response to the trade of defensive end Jared Verse for Myles Garrett. Head Coach Sean McVay held a team meeting to allow players to express their feelings after the trade news broke. McDuffie expressed the tight-knit nature of the team and talked about the respect players had for Verse. He acknowledged the difficulty of the trade but emphasized that the Rams' strategy is aimed at maximizing their championship window with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.
- •Trent McDuffie joined the Rams through a trade from the Chiefs.
- •The Rams acquired Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Sean McVay facilitated a team meeting for players to discuss the trade.
- •Jared Verse was well-liked and respected within the Rams' locker room.
- •The Rams look to improve their defense for the upcoming season.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Rams’ Trent McDuffie reveals Sean McVay’s message after Jared Verse trade
"Trent McDuffie and the Rams were reminded that the NFL is a business first after trading Jared Verse for Myles Garrett.
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