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7 Rams Fighting for Their Next Contract With Everything to Prove

7 Rams Fighting for Their Next Contract With Everything to Prove

Blaine Grisak|
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) breaks down field against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Nov. 26, 2023.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) breaks down field against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Nov. 26, 2023. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams enter a season in which several players will be playing on the final years of their contracts. Several of those players will have more to prove than others. If they prove themselves, it may be enough to convince the Rams to give them an extension. Let’s take a look at seven players with the most to prove in the last year of their contract. 

WR Puka Nacua

As Puka Nacua made a case for the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year award, it almost felt like a guarantee that he would be someone the Rams would want to prioritize for an extension. However, following Nacua’s offseason drama, that no longer seems to be the case. 

That’s not to say that the Rams won’t re-sign Nacua, but they may wait until the middle of the season or even after itv to get something done. It also wouldn’t be surprising to see the Rams place the franchise tag on Nacua before making a long-term investment. Over the next six months, Nacua needs to prove he is mature enough to handle a large contract.

Current Market Value: 4 years, $160.79 million

LG Steve Avila and RG Kevin Dotson

The Rams will have a decision to make this offseason when it comes to Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson. Given the other contracts that need to get done, it seems unlikely that the Rams will be able to bring back both players. 

Avila would make a lot of sense as he is the younger of the two players. However, he needs to show consistency and that he can be someone the team can build around on the offensive line. Dotson is the leader of the offensive line and is possibly favored right now to get an extension. With Dotson out because of an ankle injury last season, it became evident how important he was to the offense. 

Avila’s Market Value: 4 years, $54.23 million
Dotson’s Market Value: 3 years, $58.3 million

RT Warren McClendon

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