Sep 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The 5-2 Los Angeles Rams bolstered their defense on Monday as they gear up for another run at the Super Bowl.

The Tennessee Titans traded away starting cornerback Roger McCreary to the Rams for conditional 2026 NFL draft selections. The Titans will more than likely receive an early fifth-round pick for McCreary, while the Rams will swap into a late sixth-round situation if the conditions are met. McCreary, drafted with a second-round pick by the Titans in 2022, is on the final year of his rookie contract and will be a free agent at the end of the season.

For the Rams, it’s a savvy move to upgrade one of the best defenses in football. While their defensive line has starred, a patched-together secondary group has done well to stay the course. The team’s No. 1 cornerback, Ahkello Witherspoon, went down in week two against the team they’re now trading with. In his absence, it’s been a collective effort with the team’s safeties covering for the lack of depth at corner.

McCreary, ranked 36th out of 113 cornerbacks this season by Pro Football Focus, will bring another intelligent roamer to a team that already has destructive superstars wrecking havoc in front of him. Although he might not turn out to be the new CB1 for the team with Witherspoon out, he should solidify a secondary that seems to be getting better as the weeks go on.

In Tennessee, this feels like the start of what could be a fire sale. While the team might have wanted to keep McCreary as a young piece to a future core, his impending free agency and the team’s current state might have forced their hand. Heading into 2026, it will be paramount for the Titans to hit on two things: first, find the right coach to mentor Cam Ward, and second, draft someone in the first round who can shoulder the franchise's load alongside their rookie quarterback.

We will keep you updated as the story progresses, as well as all other rumors and reports leading up to the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4th at 4 p.m. ET.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: L.A. Rams strengthen secondary with trade for Titans Roger McCreary

Reporting by Tyler Erzberger, Touchdown Wire / Touchdown Wire

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