2018 NFL offseason
The Rams go all in—and Chicago finds Mack
Los Angeles added Brandin Cooks, Ndamukong Suh, Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, while Chicago made its own seismic move for Khalil Mack.
Why this window matters
#8 in the Sportsboxd NFL offseasons ranking
The Rams reached the Super Bowl and the Bears produced the league's best scoring defense, validating two aggressive forms of contender-building.
In the order it happened
The transaction timeline
Major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered by announcement or completion date. Open linked trades for the original package and every downstream asset.
March 14 · Trade
The Rams officially add Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib
Los Angeles rebuilt the outside of its defense with two proven playmaking cornerbacks.
March 15 · Free agency
Kirk Cousins signs in Minnesota
The Vikings guaranteed a three-year contract to the market's top quarterback after reaching the NFC title game.
March 26 · Free agency
Ndamukong Suh joins Aaron Donald
The Rams added another decorated interior defender to the offseason's most aggressive veteran build.
April 3 · Trade
Brandin Cooks becomes the Rams' vertical threat
New England received a first-round pick as Los Angeles completed the offensive side of its Super Bowl push.
September 1 · Trade
Chicago acquires Khalil Mack →The Bears sent a package led by two firsts to Oakland and immediately extended the former Defensive Player of the Year.