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Random Ramsdom 2/24: Rams casually add stud CB heading into the weekend

And just like that...Marcus Peters is a Ram

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Rams agree to trade for Chiefs’ CB Peters | ESPN

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to acquire All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, a move that was first reported by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Rams agree to trade for Marcus Peters of the Kansas City Chiefs | LA Times

The Rams did not wait until the start of free agency or the NFL draft to address a pressing need at cornerback.

Rams’ trade quickly changes complexion of their offseason | OC Register

As the sun quietly began rising over Los Angeles Friday morning, the Rams faced the formidable task of figuring out a way to keep intact a defense for which key defensive backs Trumaine Johnson and Lamarcus Joyner were on the brink of unrestricted free agency, and All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald sat at the doorstep of a huge pay day from a new long-term contract.

Marcus Peters is gone. The Chiefs have some explaining to do | Kansas City Star

Clark Hunt, Andy Reid and Brett Veach deserve an opportunity to explain, because as it stands right now they have cloaked their franchise with failure.

Top 10 CB’s of 2017: Where does Marcus Peters Rank? | NFL Network

Next Gen Stats allow us to track the yards, touchdowns and overall passer rating a player gives up when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. How does the newest Ram stack up?

Why Rams won the Peters trade | NFL Network

Now that a deal between the Chiefs and Rams has been finalized, Bucky Brooks really question this move by K.C.

Winners and Losers of Marcus Peters’ trade to the Rams | Bleacher Report

Less than a week after Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio brought up the possibility of the Kansas City Chiefs trading cornerback Marcus Peters, the organization agreed to a deal Friday to send the two-time Pro Bowler to the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Kneeling during National anthem played factor in Peters’ trade from KC | The Big Lead

Mike Florio: “Owner Clark Hunt has some concerns with Peters’ actions last season, as I hear it, and some of his unusual behavior during games, and he might not be long for Kansas City.”

Rams positional outlook: quarterbacks | Rams’ Official Site

As Los Angeles’ focus shifts to 2018 and beyond, we’ll take a position-by-position look at how the Rams performed in 2017 and how each group currently stands at the start of the 2018 offseason.

Players on the chopping block as free agency approaches | Sports Illustrated

Here’s a primer on who might get swept up, and who already has been…

NFL hands out compensatory picks for 2018 NFL Draft | CBS Sports

The NFL announced on Friday that 32 compensatory draft picks have been awarded to 15 teams. No dice for the Rams.

Explaining the recent bust rate for first-round wide receivers | CBS Sports

As it turns out, finding an immediate impact first-round wide receiver is a lot harder than it looks

Five prospects with the most to gain at the 2018 NFL Combine | CBS Sports

With big performances at the combine, these prospects will shoot up draft boards

Top 10 pass rushers to pursue in free agency, NFL Draft | NFL Network

The Rams could certainly use a little help in the pass rush department. NFL Network’s Gil Brandt looks at the top 10 pass rushers that might be worth pursuing.