Are there any available options at cornerback for the Rams?

The Los Angeles Rams are in need of a physical cornerback on the outside. After losing Ahkello Witherspoon for three months due to injury, the Rams are lacking a bigger presence on the outside. While Emmanuel Forbes has length, his frame can still be taken advantage of on the perimeter. The same can be said about Darious Williams and Cobie Durant.

The turning point of the Rams losing to the Philadelphia Eagles was Jalen Hurts attacking the perimeter with AJ Brown. Brown is a top-10 wide receiver for a reason. However, the Rams defensive backs consistently got taken advantage of on the outside. It happened in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans as well. Witherspoon may not be a true CB1, but not having him available takes away the size element that the Rams lack otherwise. Forbes has been fine, but he’s not ready to be the top cornerback on a defense. Durant is solid, but his lack of size makes him a liability on the perimeter as well.

It showed up in the red zone as well. Darious Williams doesn’t have the size advantage over AJ Brown. This is good coverage by Williams, but he sells out for the penalty, likely knowing that Brown has the advantage. The result is Williams flopping harder than LeBron James in the paint, but not getting the same treatment with a penalty.

At the end of the day, there’s a reason that Williams was the CB4 coming into the season. He got surpassed by Durant and lacks the size and physicality that Witherspoon brings. He may be fine to fill in for a few games, but it’s hard to see the Rams surviving over three months.

In the midst of a Super Bowl season, it’s worth wondering whether or not the Rams would make a trade. They may not get a Jalen Ramsey-level cornerback, but could they acquire a player that can help them get by over the next three months or even longer?

Cam Taylor-Britt, Bengals

Taylor-Britt is in a contract year and the Cincinnati Bengals are not in the business of paying their own players. The Bengals sit at 2-1, but just got blown out by the Minnesota Vikings with games against the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers on deck. There is a good chance that the Bengals sit at 2-4 near the trade deadline with Joe Burrow set to be out until at least December. In a throw-away season, the Bengals may be open to trading a player like Taylor-Britt for a mid-round draft pick.

In Taylor-Britt, the Rams wouldn’t be acquiring a top cornerback, but one that fits a role and what they need. He hasn’t been a fit in Al Golden’s defense and missed Week 3 with an injury. From Weeks 13-18 last season, Taylor-Britt allowed a 53.9 passer rating which was the third best in the NFL. It’s also worth noting that he is a player who made my Snead’s Snacks list in...