Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders tried to trade for quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams last offseason. The trade didn't happen because the Raiders did not agree to include a second-round draft pick, which was required by the Rams. Instead, the Raiders went on to acquire Geno Smith.
Key Facts
- The Las Vegas Raiders wanted to trade for Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams.
- The trade negotiations took place during the early part of the last NFL offseason.
- The Rams wanted at least a second-round draft pick in exchange for Stafford.
- The Raiders did not agree to include a second-round pick in the trade offer.
- The Raiders later acquired Geno Smith instead of Stafford.
- Geno Smith leads the league in interceptions this season.
- Matthew Stafford has performed well this season with 32 touchdown passes in 12 games.
