This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/rams as Rams, Les Snead Make Massive Trade for Defense's Biggest Issue. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Rams have executed a midseason trade, adding cornerback Roger McCreary in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.

With the Saints coming to Los Angeles on Sunday, the Rams could be facing Tyler Shough, which would be his first career NFL start.

The Rams are well-rested and exit their bye week with reinforcements. Star wideout Puka Nacua expects to return from injury against the Saints:

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The Rams expect to have Puka Nacua back in the lineup for Week 9, but they will be missing another member of their wide receiving corps.

With the Rams in the thick of the NFC West and NFC playoff race, and a remaining schedule that includes the 49ers, Seahawks, Bucs, Lions, Seahawks again, and Falcons, Los Angeles made a trade in hopes of upgrading their secondary.

Over the last few years, the Los Angeles Rams have done a great job in the NFL Draft. Even when they traded away a lot of their top picks over the years, the Ra

The rest of the NFC West was on bye, and no one had to lift a finger to put the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams into first place. All the 49ers had to do was lose to the Houston Texans 26-15.