Rams Secure Top Cornerback in Shocking Deal with Packers
In a stunning development that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL, ESPN reported this morning that the Los Angeles Rams have officially closed a three-year, $72.8 million contract with the Green Bay Packers’ newly signed franchise right cornerback. The deal, confirmed by multiple league sources, represents one of the most unexpected offseason moves in recent years—and a major loss for the Packers.
The unnamed cornerback, a lockdown defender who had only recently signed a franchise-level deal with Green Bay, is now heading west to join a Rams defense that’s rapidly reloading. What makes the transaction even more jaw-dropping is that Green Bay reportedly accepted a $31 million termination fee—paid by the player himself and covered by the Rams as part of the negotiation—to break the existing contract.
The Packers had placed their future defensive strategy around the star cornerback, viewing him as a cornerstone of the team’s secondary for years to come. With this sudden exit, the team is left scrambling to fill a major gap on the depth chart. It’s a move that many analysts are calling a “chokehold” on the Packers, both in terms of roster impact and financial flexibility.
“This is the kind of deal you rarely see in the NFL,” said one league executive. “To have a franchise-level defensive back walk away from a contract this fresh—and for this amount of money—is unprecedented.”
For the Rams, it’s a bold, high-stakes play. After a relatively quiet offseason, this acquisition signals a return to the franchise’s aggressive approach that helped them win Super Bowl LVI. Head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead appear to be doubling down on building a dominant defense around All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and this move adds elite talent to their secondary.
“This was about opportunity,” Snead said in a brief statement. “When an elite player becomes available and fits your system, you make the move. This one came with complexities, but we believe it’s worth it.”
While the Rams celebrate, the Packers now face a harsh recalibration. With OTAs underway and training camp on the horizon, Green Bay must act quickly to stabilize its defense—or risk entering the 2025 season at a major disadvantage.
