The trade deadline is closing in fast, and the Los Angeles Rams are back in deal-making mode. Sean McVay has already made noise by bringing in cornerback Roger McCreary, but that wasn’t enough. The Rams’ head coach wants more firepower, and he’s got his eyes locked on the three Cincinnati Bengals stars.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Rams have called the Bengals about linebacker Logan Wilson, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Meanwhile, 7x Pro Bowler Torry Holt is urging the head coach to keep stacking talent if the Rams want to see January football.

“Can’t have enough offensive linemen with the way Matthew Stafford is playing and throwing the football. So, keeping him protected and upright is a priority. So, yeah, you can look at the O-line, and then you can get a freakish rush in, (which) is always good.”

Notably, Stafford has looked fearless since shaking off that back injury. He’s firing darts, taking hits, and still standing tall. When your QB is dealing like that, keeping him clean becomes job number one. That’s exactly where Hendrickson comes in.

Sure, he’s got only four sacks this season, but don’t forget the 35 sacks he racked up over the last two seasons. He’s a proven menace off the edge. The issue? He’s pricey. The Rams would likely have to cough up a first-rounder, and then still figure out his contract after the season. Unless McVay sees him as a one-year rental.

Then there’s Logan Wilson. The tackling machine has crossed the 100-tackle mark in each of the last four seasons and already sits at 46 this year. With two more years on his contract, Wilson’s value is tough to peg. Finally, Taylor-Britt adds another wrinkle. He’d be a strong corner addition, though maybe too soon after landing McCreary.

So, the Rams are clearly not done. But pulling off this triple swoop? That’s easier said than done, especially with an $8.6 billion rival standing in their way.

NFC rival might jeopardize Sean McVay’s Bengals plans

It’s not just the Rams making noise this week. In her report, Dianna Russini revealed that the San Francisco 49ers are also circling the same names.

“Many teams, including the Rams, 49ers, Lions, Colts, and Eagles, have called the Bengals on numerous players, including LB Logan Wilson, CB Cam Taylor-Britt, and, of course, DE Trey Hendrickson.”

Right now, the Bengals sit at 3-5 with a -79 point differential, the second-worst mark in the league. So, if Cincinnati is willing to cash in on some big names, it should not come as a surprise. And here’s the twist: the 49ers could go head-to-head with McVay’s crew to land one of them before the deadline.

The reason is simple. The Niners need reinforcements. But their main target might be Cam Taylor-Britt. He’s been on the 49ers’ radar since the 2023 Draft. With his contract expiring soon, he’d be a short-term move that would likely need an extension later.

Now, the real question is where he fits. Under the new defensive setup, 222 of his 270 snaps have been outside at corner. The 49ers could slide Deommodore Lenoir inside to nickel and shift Upton Stout to safety. That might sideline Ji’Ayir Brown, but it would upgrade the unit’s speed and flexibility. And honestly, in today’s game, you can never have too many defensive backs.

So, can Sean McVay seal the deal before its NFC rival swoops in? Or will the Bengals hold their ground and keep their stars? The clock’s ticking, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.