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Hockenson isn’t the only tight end linked to the Rams. Baltimore Ravens star Mark Andrews and Tennessee Titans’ Chigoziem Okonkwo have also been floated as potential targets. While Andrews is more experienced, Hockenson offers youth, size, and upside, making him an intriguing fit alongside Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and Davis Allen. CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin outlined a hypothetical trade for Andrews, sending 2026 fifth-round picks to Baltimore. Andrews, 30, has 21 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns this season, but with the Ravens at 1-5 and Isaiah Likely ready to take over as the future at tight end, an early split could benefit both teams. The Rams’ Current Tight End Situation Despite roster depth, Los Angeles has struggled to find consistent production from the tight end spot. Tyler Higbee, the starter, is 33 and not a dynamic receiving threat, while backups have failed to emerge as reliable options. Nate Atkins of The Athletic noted that the Rams’ running game showed vulnerability in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London when using 12- and 13-personnel sets. The team leaned heavily on multiple tight ends, a strategy effective for red-zone conversions but limiting explosive plays. Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers has also been suggested as a trade candidate for Los Angeles. With limited snaps in Pittsburgh, Freiermuth’s breakout performance in Week 7—five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns—highlighted his potential as a primary receiving tight end. Acquiring him could allow the Rams to reposition Higbee in a more traditional role while giving Stafford a dynamic target over the middle. Deadline Dynamics
