• 8 months ago
Rams Cap Space and Free Agency
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00:00 The Los Angeles Rams emerged as a surprise team in the 2023 NFL season,
00:05 finishing 10 and 7 and clinching a wild card spot in the NFC playoffs.
00:09 Although they narrowly lost to the Detroit Lions in the postseason,
00:13 the potential return of quarterback Matthew Stafford and
00:16 defensive tackle Aaron Donald in 2024 positions them as a team just
00:20 a few strategic moves away from Super Bowl contention.
00:24 The good news for general manager Les Snead and Rams is that they hold a first
00:29 round pick in the 2024 draft marking their first opening round selection since
00:33 choosing Jared Goff at number one overall in the 2016 NFL draft.
00:38 It's been a minute.
00:39 Coach Sean McVay, who has never had a first round pick,
00:42 now has a valuable opportunity.
00:45 Considering the Rams historical success in later rounds,
00:48 anticipation is building around what they can achieve with the 19th overall pick
00:53 in their hands.
00:54 Certainly, free agency provides the Rams with an opportunity as well to enhance
00:58 their roster.
00:59 According to over the cap,
01:00 the Rams are set to have nearly $27.7 million for this year's free agency.
01:05 While it may not be a staggering amount, it could make a notable difference for
01:09 a team that has faced constraints in both cap space and
01:13 draft capital over the last off seasons.
01:16 Les Snead has indicated that the Rams won't necessarily embark on a free agent
01:21 spending spree solely because they have some cap space available this off season.
01:25 But the Rams top priority is likely securing right guard Kevin Dotson,
01:30 set to become a free agent after an impressive breakout season
01:34 obtained in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in August.
01:37 While the team could consider the franchise tag for the 27 year old,
01:41 the cost for an offensive lineman last year was $18.24 million.
01:46 So opting for a long term deal to reduce this cap number
01:50 is likely the most strategic approach for the Rams.
01:54 Now the Rams will also have to address needs at cornerback, left tackle and
01:58 pass rusher during this off season as well.