NFC Championship Game team built around 38-year-old MVP Matthew Stafford in what is likely his final push. Aggressively addressed CB via blockbuster McDuffie trade and Watson signing.
| Round 1 | #13 (from Falcons) |
| Round 2 | #61 |
| Round 3 | #93 |
| Round 6 | #207 (from Texans) |
| Round 7 | #232 (from Ravens), #251, #252 |
Traded No. 29 overall (1st), a 5th-round pick, and a 6th-round pick in 2026 plus a 2027 3rd-rounder to Kansas City for CB Trent McDuffie. No. 13 overall acquired from Atlanta in 2025 draft trade.
Important Needs
Rob Havenstein retired after 11 seasons, leaving right tackle to Warren McClendon who impressed filling in (10 starts in 2025) but is unproven as a full-time starter.
Stafford is 38 and on a year-to-year arrangement — no successor on roster.
Depth Needs
Starting interior of Steve Avila (LG), Coleman Shelton (C), and Kevin Dotson (RG) returns intact.
Major need was addressed via McDuffie trade and Watson signing, but depth is thin.
Nate Landman had a career year with 132 tackles and was extended.
Minor Needs
Solid rotation with Kobie Turner (7 sacks), Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, and Tyler Davis.
Colby Parkinson set career-highs in 2025 and is the TE1.
- Traded for CB Trent McDuffie from KC (4-year, $124M extension) — CB no longer a tier 1 need
- Signed CB Jaylen Watson (3-year, $51M) — reunited with McDuffie, solidifies CB2
- Re-signed S Kam Curl (3-year, $36M) — safety no longer a need
- Re-signed TE Tyler Higbee (2-year deal) — TE depth secured
- Re-signed OLB Keir Thomas (1-year deal) — EDGE depth maintained
McVay's offense shifted to 13 personnel (3 TE sets) in 2025, making TE prospects uniquely valuable. Full scheme analysis →
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