Just The West, an NFC West Blog

A football blog exclusively covering the NFC West division.

[Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report]

I texted Aaron Donald about coming out of retirement and playing for the Rams, alongside Myles Garrett:

“I’m for sure flirting with the idea. Helluva an opportunity with the Super Bowl in SoFi this year. If I can find the fire, it’s a possibility.”

[SleeperBills @SleeperBills]

Never forget

[Jamal Adams @Prez]

That NFC West never been no joke.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

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At last: The #Eagles are trading star WR AJ Brown to the #Patriots, per The Insiders.

It’s a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick going to Philly, as Brown reunites with coach Mike Vrabel. One of the NFL’s longest runnings sagas ends with a splash.

[Jay Glazer @JayGlazer]

Rams and Browns started talking about the Myles Garrett trade since draft time. One of the reasons they selected Ty Simpson in first round was because they knew they’d be without AT LEAST next years one. Rams were hoping to make it all draft capital and fought to not include Verse in deal to the end but he was a necessary Browns. @NFLonFOX

[Benjamin Solak @BenjaminSolak]

most valuable NFL positions are commonly understood to be QB, WR, EDGE, OT, and CB

The Rams now have a Top-5 QB, a Top-5 WR, a Top-1 EDGE, and a Top-10 CB

[ESPN Insights @ESPNInsights]

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is the first time since 1997 that any player won NFL Defensive Player of the Year then changed teams the next season 👀
https://t.co/Qi55XDIg6m

[Johnny Venerable @JohnnyVenerable]

There are layers and levels to the NFL.

One team in the NFC West is trading for Myles Garrett.

Another is having a public contract dispute with Jacoby Brissett.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

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Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo tore his pec lifting weights about a month ago, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he could be ready at the end of training camp.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Trade: Seahawks traded for former Jets wide receiver and special teams standout Irvin Charles in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round pick.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Additional potential earnings for one of the NFL’s best backup QBs:

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN sources: reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement today on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal with the Rams.

[Darren Urban @Cardschatter]

#AZCardinals RB Jeremiyah Love said his plan is to put his $53 million in NFL money in his investments and not use it, save it for his family’s future generations.

“I’m from the NIL (era), I’m pretty well off. I really don’t need to touch that money.”

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

The NFL has reached a deal with Netflix to air the Week 1 #Rams vs. #49ers game in Australia, which will be played Thursday night, Sept. 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET, per @AndrewMarchand.

More: https://t.co/2qz4e23fDw

[NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL]

Are Ty Simpson and Carson Beck the future of the NFC West? 🏈

[Albert Breer @AlbertBreer]

Just three running backs picked in the first three rounds.

• Jeremiah Love, 3rd pick, Cardinals
• Jadarian Price, 32nd pick, Seahawks
• Kaelon Black, 90th pick, 49ers

That's the lowest number through three rounds since (at least) the merger.

[Benjamin Solak @BenjaminSolak]

I don't love my wife the way Kyle Shanahan loves drafting a third round running back

[Ryan Fowler @_RyanFowler_]

Bud Clark to Seattle might be my favorite of any pick made thus far. He’s an absolute weapon on the backend and lands within the perfect defense to allow him to do what he does best in flying around to the football.

Clark, Emmanwori and Witherspoon in that secondary are just outstanding additions of talent from John Schneider.

[Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero]

Trade! The Cowboys are acquiring LB Dee Winters from the 49ers, sources tell me, @RapSheet and @SlaterNFL