The Los Angeles Rams are adding Myles Garrett to their roster, while taking on his massive contract that ties him to the organization until 2030. As a result, the Rams – who have a plethora of players set to become free agents next season – must begin making decisions about which players the team will prioritize extending.
The Rams have two separate groups: the veterans and the class of 2023. Both are dealing with expiring deals, and while the Rams have yet to address either, it appears the team is taking a lax approach to their class of 2023.
According to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Rams are not expected to extend anyone within the 2023 class this offseason.
Last season, the Rams extended two members of the class of 2022. Kyren Williams was one, which they did during preseason/end of training camp. Williams did attend all team activities, despite the dragged-out nature of negotiations. Quentin Lake also attended all activities and was extended near the end of the regular season. The Rams also extended Nate Landman during the season, with the team comfortable doing business in the midst of games.
A slight caveat to this situation is that Nacua is expected to get a record-setting deal. Rising rates for wide receivers could accelerate his timeline, while Nacua’s off-field behavior has been an obstacle in regard to addressing the future.
This doesn’t mean the Rams won’t extend Nacua, Kobie Turner, Byron Young or Steve Avila. It’s just that they may not get those deals done this offseason after putting so much added money on the books by signing Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Matthew Stafford all to new contracts – plus the trade for Garrett.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Report: Rams may not extend Puka Nacua, 2023 draftees this offseason
Reporting by Brock Vierra, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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