Los Angeles Rams–Tampa Bay Buccaneers Trade History

Tampa Bay sent the Rams 1976 fourth- and fifth-round selections, No. 94 Gerald Taylor and No. 155 Dwight Scales, for linebacker Jim Peterson on April 8, 1976. Peterson's Buccaneers stay produced almost no lasting value, while Scales became a multi-year Rams contributor. Los Angeles converted one expendable player into two draft assets and earns a B+ to Tampa Bay's D+.

Los Angeles Rams acquired Dan Ryczek from Tampa Bay for the sixth-round pick at No. 162 in the 1978 draft. Ryczek played all 16 regular-season games for Los Angeles and appeared in both playoff games as a reserve, giving the Rams immediate depth during a postseason season. That useful one-year contribution earns a B- and the better side of the deal.

Los Angeles received Tampa Bay's 1981 third-round pick, No. 63, and used it on defensive lineman Greg Meisner. Meisner played eight seasons with the Rams, appeared in 103 games for the club, and became a starter in multiple seasons. Tampa Bay got useful short-term line help, but Meisner's durability and long tenure gave Los Angeles the stronger return.

Los Angeles Rams received Booker Reese in the deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reese played nine Rams games in 1984 and two more in 1985 without a start. Los Angeles received some reserve-line service but little production or lineup impact. That outcome supports a C+ for Los Angeles Rams. The Los Angeles Rams Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

Los Angeles Rams received 1986 eighth round pick (#195-Steve Jarecki) in the deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Los Angeles used the eighth-round selection on Steve Jarecki, who did not provide comparable NFL value. The Rams recovered draft capital, but the selected player's direct return was limited. That outcome supports a D for Los Angeles Rams. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

The Rams sent three late 1989 draft choices to Tampa Bay on April 24, 1989 - picks No. 290, No. 302 and No. 329 - for the Buccaneers' 1990 eighth-round pick. Tampa selected Willie Griffin, Herb Duncan and Terry Young, while Los Angeles later used No. 198 on Ray Savage. None developed into a meaningful long-term contributor for the acquiring club.

St. Louis moved up 11 spots in the fifth round on April 24, 2005, sending Tampa Bay picks No. 155 and No. 231 for No. 144. The Rams selected Notre Dame tight end Jerome Collins, who appeared in only three regular-season games as a rookie without a start, reception or rushing attempt. Collins never played another NFL regular-season game, leaving St. Louis with only a brief reserve contribution from the trade-up.

Los Angeles sent picks No. 94 and No. 99 to Tampa Bay to climb to No. 70 for running back Darrell Henderson. Henderson became part of the Rams' backfield rotation and contributed during their Super Bowl LVI season, but the Buccaneers converted the two picks into Jamel Dean and Mike Edwards, two defenders who played meaningful roles on a championship roster.

Los Angeles traded pick No. 218 to Tampa Bay on April 30, 2022 for two seventh-round selections, Nos. 235 and 261. The Rams used them on edge defender Daniel Hardy and tackle A.J. Arcuri. Hardy appeared in six regular-season games for Los Angeles in 2022 without a start before later continuing his career elsewhere. Arcuri played 10 Rams games across 2022 and 2024 with one start. The two-pick return produced depth but little sustained role value.

Los Angeles traded down four spots in the fifth round on April 29, 2023, sending No. 171 to Tampa Bay for Nos. 175 and 252. The Rams selected tight end Davis Allen at No. 175, and by early 2026 he had appeared in 49 games with 12 starts, 42 catches, 362 yards and four touchdowns. Los Angeles later used No. 252 as part of another trade-up, so both pieces of the return retained value.