In a raw moment from the series, Goff opens up about the blockbuster 2021 trade that sent him from the Rams to the Lions—saying he felt betrayed by how the situation was handled. According to Goff, there was zero communication from the Rams before the deal went down, leaving him blindsided. “No conversations took place,” he said. “It was a shock.”
It was a tough pill to swallow for a former No. 1 pick who helped lead L.A. to a Super Bowl just two years prior. And while Rams head coach Sean McVay has since admitted he regrets the lack of transparency, Goff’s words make it clear the sting never quite faded.
But here’s the thing: Goff didn’t stay down for long. Since arriving in Detroit, he’s turned his career around, winning over the locker room and the fanbase. He’s won two of three matchups against his former team, including a playoff win last year that made him the first Lions QB to win a postseason game since 1991.
Still, Goff isn’t bitter. In earlier interviews, he’s emphasized how thankful he is for his time in L.A. and everything he learned there. But as Quarterback reveals, that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten how it ended.
For Goff, it’s always been about proving people wrong—and it looks like he’s still doing just that.
Jared Goff Gets Real: Says He Felt “Betrayed” by Rams Over Trade to Lions
