A breakdown of the first week of free agency for the Los Angeles Rams.

Most significant signing: With Andrew Whitworth, the Rams added one of the best for a position that was undoubtedly their greatest need. That in itself is a major win, regardless of the circumstances. And the circumstances aren't as bad as they seem. Whitworth is 35 years old, but he was first-team All-Pro in 2015 and was graded as the NFL's second-best left tackle by Pro Football Focus in 2016. He received $15 million guaranteed, but $12.5 million of that will come in the first year. The Rams simply got the guy they needed to protect the blind side of franchise quarterback Jared Goff, who absorbed 25 sacks over the last six games last season.

Most significant loss: It was probably William Hayes, the veteran defensive end who was dealt to the Dolphins in a trade that gave the Rams a higher draft pick (from seventh round to sixth) and relieved them of $5.5 million in salary-cap space. (In Hayes' mind, he was traded for "a stapler and a coffee machine.") Hayes wasn't just a dinosaur-and-mermaid truther; he was a highly effective pass-rusher, even at 31. In five seasons, he collected 26½ sacks for a Rams defense that was effective largely because of its ability to pressure the quarterback. Hayes was also a leader in the locker room. Now the Rams will look to replace him internally or through the draft, and it won't be easy.

Player they should have signed: In hindsight, Alshon Jeffery and Terrelle Pryor Sr. would have been nice -- at least at the price they ultimately cost. Jeffery and Pryor were the first- and third-best receivers available, respectively, on ESPN's list of the top 150 free agents. They each signed one-year contracts and received a combined -- combined! -- $14.75 million in guarantees. That's stunning, especially when you consider that Robert Woods, who has yet to even reach 700 yards in a single season, received $15 million in guarantees on his five-year contract with the Rams. The Rams have spent about a decade longing for a big-time playmaker like Jeffery or Pryor, and it probably stung to see those two sign such affordable contracts with other teams.

What's next: The Rams still need a starting center and are waiting to see if the Bills will match their two-year offer sheet for restricted free agent Ryan Groy, who would get a fully guaranteed base salary of $1.5 million. They also need another outside linebacker and are in need of more more depth at receiver and tight end. But they have little space remaining for free agents and have only one pick among the first 68 selections in the upcoming draft, where they'll probably target safety help to replace the departing T.J. McDonald. The Rams could free up more money by parting ways with primary cornerback Trumaine Johnson, who is set to play under his second straight franchise tag but has also been shopped.

Overall grade: B-minus. They went for a proven veteran, Whitworth, for their greatest need and may now have a decent offensive line next season. And I didn't hate the Woods signing. No, he hasn't been anything special, but he is good in the areas where Tavon Austin is not -- blocking and route-running in particular -- and he isn't even 25 yet. In addition to that, they re-signed veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein on a three-year deal, added some quality depth at cornerback with the signing of Kayvon Webster and got a new change-of-pace running back with Lance Dunbar. They're on their way, but still have some holes. This wasn't going to get fixed with one offseason.