On Friday morning, the Los Angeles Rams made their first big move of the offseason with the big-splash addition of All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs. It has brought a huge upgrade to their secondary while possibly setting the tone for more transactions to come.
However, there has yet to be any true clarity as to what the Rams had to give up in exchange for Peters aside from the designation of a package of draft picks. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, it is believed that the team did not part ways with a first-round pick to land the 25-year-old.
From @NFLTotalAccess: A final look at why the #Chiefs would even trade CB Marcus Peters, one of the game's top CBs, and what the fallout could be for the LA D. pic.twitter.com/50RXl8VCmE
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2018
“There was concern about whether they wanted to pay Marcus Peters long-term. From what I understand Andy Reid, the head coach, was really not on board with Peters on the field as a player and off the field. Owner Clark Hunt. When those guys are not on board with keeping a guy and making sure he is apart of their future, it's best to send him elsewhere. That is what the Chiefs did for a package a picks not believed to be a first rounder.”
Los Angeles likely had to part with a few mid-to-early round picks in exchange for Peters as it was reported that they received what they believed was equal value for him in the deal. Through his first three seasons, Peters has developed into one of the top cornerbacks in the league who's earned a pair of Pro Bowl selections and a First-Team All-Pro nod. He is also the first player since Ed Reed with five interceptions in each of his first three seasons—19 in total over that span.
If the Rams were able to retain their first round pick for this year's draft, it will come as a huge bonus, allowing them to possibly use that in an area of need depending on how things transpire in free agency. Additionally, this pick could also be flipped for more selections in the draft if the opportunity presents itself.
For the time being, the Rams have acquired a top-level talent with only a $1.74 million cap hit the 2018 season while the Chiefs are taking on a $1.3 million cap hit. Los Angeles also has the option to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie deal that is worth $9.5 million by May 3. Simply put, it is a deal that the Rams could reap the benefits from this season and possible further down the line.
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