The Los Angeles Rams have traded linebacker Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants for two draft picks. Adam Schefter was first to report the news of the trade on Twitter.
And another trade: Rams trading LB Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants for two 2018 draft picks, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2018
The Rams will be giving up Ogletree and their 2019 7th round pick and will receive a fourth and sixth round pick from the Giants, per Adam Schefter.
Compensation update: Giants are trading their fourth-round pick and their sixth-round pick in return for LB Alec Ogletree and the Rams’ 2019 seventh-round pick, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2018
Ogletree seemed to react positively to the news of his trade.
Everything happens for a reason and GOD makes no mistake!! Can’t wait to get to the Big ? and continue my career as NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANT!! #Blessed #GOGIANTS
— Alec ogletree (@MROGLETREE52) March 7, 2018
Wat up my guy!!! https://t.co/MAXhvGtNob
— Alec ogletree (@MROGLETREE52) March 7, 2018
Ogletree, who signed a four-year, $42 million extension back in October, has been a key component of their defense. He has 231 tackles and two sacks the past two season in L.A., and he is only 26 years old.
For the Giants, this is a major upgrade. Having a reliable linebacker like Ogletree will greatly improve the Giants defense, and I feel he will have an immediate impact once he gets on the field.
It has been a busy week for the Rams. In the past few weeks, they have traded for Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs, traded Robert Quinn, and franchise-tagged Lamarcus Joyner. The key here seems to be to make cap space to sign other stars on the team, such as Aaron Donald.
The trade will be finalized March 14 when the new NFL season officially begins.
