Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead is back in full force, Rams fans. After adopting a strict financial approach in 2023 and dabbling in NFL Free Agency during 2024, it looks like the era of cautious roster management and fiscal restraint is over. With the team signing this elite free agent wide receiver, the Rams are signaling their intent to compete for Super Bowl LX.

And the 2025 NFL Free Agency period hasn’t even officially begun.

As I continue to sort through my thoughts and weigh the pros and cons of the latest Rams roster rumors, let me make one thing clear: I did not see the team landing WR Davante Adams in 2025. I really didn’t. Given the Rams were shifting away from WR Cooper Kupp and pouring resources into young, speedy WR Tutu Atwell, I had come to believe that the team was prioritizing a youth movement, especially at skill positions.

Clearly, I was completely wrong. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport was right on the mark when he reported that the Rams are signing Davante Adams to a two-year deal worth $46 million.

The Rams had the highest-paid offense in 2024, yet ended up in the lower half of the league in offensive production. With extensions for WR Tutu Atwell and LT Alaric Jackson, a renegotiation of QB Matthew Stafford’s contract, and now the addition of Adams on a lucrative deal, the Rams are set to have one of the priciest offenses again in 2025.

So, the big question is, will this offense finally live up to the investment?

Much like the addition of Matthew Stafford in 2021, Davante Adams is a 32-year-old veteran wide receiver who still holds considerable untapped potential. A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Adams’ arrival to a struggling Rams offense offers more firepower, a second elite receiver, and a boost to their Red Zone efficiency.

Adams was an explosive weapon for the Green Bay Packers during his first eight seasons in the NFL. Even after joining the Las Vegas Raiders with QB Derek Carr, he remained dangerous. However, poor offensive situations diminished his production, making him far less effective than expected. Now, the Rams have the opportunity to restore the shine to the former All-Pro’s career:

Adams struggled in the last two seasons with offenses that weren’t top-tier. While that could also apply to the Rams’ 2024 offense, the challenges they faced were different. The Rams’ offense lacked reliable weapons, with WR Demarcus Robinson leading the team in touchdowns with eight. Adams is expected to significantly outperform that in 2025.

Adams is eager to win now, aligning perfectly with Rams QB Matthew Stafford. The team was stuck at a crossroads: either focus on a rebuilding phase with a young defensive core or double down on the win-now strategy with Stafford.

It seems that the win-now approach has prevailed. Despite the probable trade or release of Kupp, the Rams still have seasoned players like RT Rob Havenstein, TE Tyler Higbee, and QB Matthew Stafford. The addition of Davante Adams proves that the Rams are committed to contending for a Super Bowl in 2025. Thankfully, they also possess a solid group of young defenders to help shape the next chapter.