Sammy Watkins, of all people, started a revolution.
The first time the Los Angeles Rams got aggressive in a player trade during the Sean McVay/Les Snead era, it was for Watkins in 2017. They sent cornerback E.J. Gaines and a second-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for Watkins and a sixth-rounder.
That trade worked out poorly for the Rams. Watkins had 593 yards in one Rams season.
The team obviously didn't feel dissuaded from making other big moves.
One of the recurring themes leading up to Super Bowl LVI is the Rams' wheeling and dealing nature.