{"id":294280,"date":"2023-10-10T22:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=294280"},"modified":"2023-10-10T22:21:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:21:11","slug":"falcons-acquiring-wr-van-jefferson-in-trade-with-rams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/nfl\/falcons-acquiring-wr-van-jefferson-in-trade-with-rams\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons acquiring WR Van Jefferson in trade with Rams"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cooper Kupp\ufeff’s return to the lineup and Puka Nacua\ufeff’s emergence made Van Jefferson the odd man out in the rotation. Now he’s out of L.A. altogether.<\/p>\n
The Rams traded Jefferson to the Atlanta Falcons in a swap of 2025 late-round picks — sixth- and seventh-rounders — NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per sources informed of the situation.<\/p>\n
In Sunday’s loss to the Eagles, Jefferson played just two snaps and didn’t see a target. Head coach Sean McVay brushed aside the lack of playing time for the former second-round pick, but the writing was on the wall.<\/p>\n
Even before Kupp’s return, Jefferson was barely a factor.<\/p>\n
Nacua’s early-career lightning show and Tutu Atwell\ufeff’s rise as a threat made Jefferson superfluous. In the first four games of the season Jefferson struggled, netting eight catches for 108 yards — that’s about one game on average for Nacua. Jefferson was clearly the No. 4 receiver, and the Rams wasted little time moving on.<\/p>\n
In Atlanta, Jefferson joins a pass-catching corps highlighted by Drake London\ufeff, Mack Hollins\ufeff, and tight ends Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith\ufeff. The Falcons hope to revive Jefferson’s career. In 2021, the 6-foot-1 wideout generated 802 yards on 50 catches with six touchdowns. It’s a low-risk flier for the Falcons, who are looking for more oomph out of Desmond Ridder and the offense as they chase an NFC South title.<\/p>\n