7 Rams Fighting for Their Next Contract With Everything to Prove
7 Rams Fighting for Their Next Contract With Everything to Prove
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Los Angeles RamsThe 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
Back in 2022, the Rams had spent four years developing Joe Noteboom to take over for Andrew Whitworth. Despite limited starting experience, the Rams gave Noteboom an extension and paid him like a starting left tackle.
With McClendon, the Rams will have the benefit of seeing him over the course of a full season. While the Rams didn’t add competition, they have given McClendon the opportunity to prove himself before earning starter-caliber money.
Current Market Value: N/A
DT Kobie Turner
Turner is someone who the Rams will very likely prioritize when it comes to giving him a contract extension. He’s been one of the most important players on the defensive line and is someone they can build around.
Still, Turner will need to prove that he’s worth a big contract. He’s set to get paid as one of the top defensive linemen in the NFL and needs to show another level in 2026.
Current Market Value: 4 years, $129.29 million
EDGE Byron Young
When the Rams extended Myles Garrett, they essentially said that Byron Young won’t be back in 2027. That’s not necessarily the wrong decision, but it’s the fact of the situation. It would be nearly impossible for the Rams to pay two top-level edge rushers.
Young has proven that he can be productive, but is he more than just an EDGE2 on a defense? Given that Young is older, this could be his one opportunity to cash in big on the free agent market. Another productive season and a team will pay him a lot of money next offseason. Unfortunately, that team may not be the Rams.
Current Market Value: 4 years, $120.2 million
CB Emmanuel Forbes
When the Rams claimed Emmanuel Forbes off waivers in 2024, it was a low-risk, high-reward type move. This past offseason, they declined his fifth-year option, which adds some uncertainty to his future with the team.
Just because the Rams declined his option doesn’t mean they couldn’t bring him back. However, Forbes has been inconsistent and hasn’t developed in his new environment as the Rams would have hoped. The potential is there, but he’s far too inconsistent to be relied on as a CB2. If Forbes proves that he can be reliable depth, he may be worth bringing back.
Current Market Value: 2 years, $9.48 million
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BLAINE GRISAKBlaine Grisak is the Lead Publisher for Rams on SI covering the Los Angeles Rams. Prior to joining On Sports Illustrated, he covered the Rams for TurfShow Times, attending events such as the NFL Draft, NFL Combine, and Senior Bowl. A graduate of Northeastern University, Blaine grew up in Montana.
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Phillies Shake up Bullpen Demoting Chase Shugart in Favor of Veteran
Phillies Shake up Bullpen Demoting Chase Shugart in Favor of Veteran
A new veteran is being added to the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.Kenneth Teape|
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Philadelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies have been shaking up their bullpen throughout the 2026 MLB season, looking for the right combination of players to bridge the gap to closer Jhoan Duran.
Right-handed reliever Orion Kerkering has been excellent, but with Brad Keller sidelined because of an injury, it has been a bit of a revolving door for the middle relief recently. And now, the team is looking for a spark once again.
Right-handed reliever Chase Shugart is being demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after back-to-back brutal outings against the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets. Taking his place in the bullpen will be veteran Lou Trivino.
As shared by Todd Zolecki of MLB.com on X, the Phillies have purchased the contract of the veteran righty from Triple-A to join the Big League club. This is his second stint in Philadelphia after making 10 appearances for the team in 2025.
Phillies send Chase Shugart to Triple-A, purchase Lou Trivino's contract

Trivino was great when his number was called last year for the Phillies. He threw nine innings with a 2.00 ERA, striking out eight batters. A 230 ERA+ and 3.36 FIP were produced along with 0.3 bWAR in such a short period of time.
The 2025 campaign was the first time that Trivino pitched in the Major Leagues since 2023. He actually began the 2026 season with Philadelphia but was released and signed by the Baltimore Orioles on May 4.
Trivino made two appearances, giving up six earned runs in three innings, and was granted free agency on May 12. Four days later, he was signed by the Phillies again, and now he is set to join the Big League club.
He certainly earned the promotion to the Big Leagues with how well he performed with Lehigh Valley. In 22 appearances and 28.1 innings of work, Trivino had a 1.27 ERA and 34 strikeouts, certainly looking like someone who can help stabilize a bullpen that has been, at times, overworked.
The Phillies selected the contract of RHP Lou Trivino from Triple-A. Chase Shugart was optioned to Lehigh Valley.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 30, 2026
There will certainly be work for Trivino right away. Shugart was someone that interim manager Don Mattingly was going to with some regularity, but he struggled recently, looking to possibly be running on fumes.
He has given up three runs in back-to-back outings against the Pirates and Mets. That gives him three appearances in June alone, during which three runs have been scored against him, which spiked his ERA to 4.97.
Before the recent struggles, he had a 2.21 ERA through his first 16 appearances in 2026.
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Influencer is brutally roasted over her 'atrocious' wedding dress
Viral influencer Brigette Pheloung, known online as Acquired Style, has officially tied the knot to her longtime partner, Mitch McHale - but she's been roasted by fans over her choice of wedding dress.
On Monday, Pheloung, who boasts nearly three million followers, announced that she had secretly gotten legally married in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, sharing a sweet video and various photos from the ceremony.
Their special day took place at Saint Joseph's University, where she and husband Mitch McHale first met years prior.
She made the announcement by sharing a video to Instagram, which showed clips from their private wedding, and was narrated by each of them telling the story of how they met.
Pheloung, who explained that a second, bigger celebration is still to come, also shared footage showcasing her wedding dress.
She donned a figure-hugging, long-sleeved lace gown, which featured a hood as well as an open back.
It was custom-made for the influencer by her and twin sister Danielle's own clothing brand, Phe Phe.
But some of the social media star's followers were not fans of the look, as they took to Reddit to slam the gown, branding it as 'too much' and 'ridiculous' for a summer event.
Influencer Brigette Pheloung, known online as Acquired Style, posted a video to TikTok proudly showing off her wedding dress following her intimate ceremony with Mitch McHale, but it garnered immense backlash after someone reposted it to Reddit
On Monday, Pheloung (seen in October), who boasts nearly three million followers, announced that she had secretly gotten legally married in Philadelphia a few weeks ago
'I see the vision but the execution is atrocious. The hood looks like an actual hoodie hood if that makes sense,' one Reddit user wrote.
Another agreed: 'The back cutout and the hood don’t go together.'
'The hood in the middle of summer in June is a weird choice, especially with an open back dress,' someone else typed.
'It’s just too too much. It’s too busy. The hood, the lace pattern, the bell sleeves, the cut-out back buttons. It’s too too much. She’s from Jersey right? This tracks… maybe she needs to acquire some real style,' a different Redditor commented.
'The dress itself is pretty but the hood is just ridiculous especially in the summer,' read a fifth comment.
Other fans, though, thought the opposite, raving about how beautiful the gown was.
'Maybe I’m an outlier but I actually think this is stunning,' one Reddit user typed.
Another seconded: 'I don't know, I think she looks beautiful and incredibly happy. I’m a fan of it.'
Pheloung and her twin, Danielle, are TikTok-famous influencers who live in New York City
Pheloung's big day comes just a few weeks after she made headlines for her extravagant bachelorette party to St. Barths. She's seen in April
'Hate to say, I kinda love it,' someone else wrote.
Pheloung's big day comes just a few weeks after she made headlines for her extravagant bachelorette party in St. Barths.
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She set off for the trip in a Boeing Business Jet worth millions of dollars and stayed in a private villa in St. Barths with her closest friends.
The jet ride and villa were both sponsored by AI mirror company Swan Beauty, which sells an $800 'smart beauty mirror' that gives users an AI skin analysis and face mapping, along with tutorials from professional makeup artists and even includes a makeup shopping app.
While Pheloung is only including her twin sister, Danielle, in her actual bridal party, she invited along nearly 20 friends for the sponsored weekend-long trip, including fellow content creators Kit Keenan, who is the daughter of fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, Audrey Trullinger, Lauren Wolfe and Klea Mulla.
The women showed their followers every detail of the weekend, starting off with their private jet ride, where they were greeted with drinks in coconut shells with her bachelorette catchphrase - 'acquired a husband' - as well as a buffet of breakfast foods and treats.
She set off for the trip in a Boeing Business Jet worth millions of dollars and stayed in a private villa in St. Barths with her closest friends
Brigette also gave viewers a private tour of their villa in St Barths, as seen above
The jet not only featured a full-size bed on board, but also a conference table and cashmere sofas and chairs.
The bridal party all wore neon sweatsuits from the twins' brand, Phe Phe, while Brigette wore a custom-made, bedazzled white suit that read 'bride' on both her shirt and the back of the sweatpants.
The bride-to-be toted a $35,000 mini Hermès Kelly bag during her travels.
While they were in the air, the girls made plenty of TikTok videos chronicling the trip, and even gave the bride a gift, which was a white tote bag from designer Goyard, which costs over $2,000, complete with her new initials painted on in it in bright pink.
After they made their way from New York City to St. Barths via the private jet, they were transported to a huge, private villa where the girls will stay for the weekend.
The villa featured multiple huge living rooms, a large kitchen and open-air bedrooms that each have their own private view of the nearby beach and sea.
It's unclear exactly what villa the brand has rented for the weekend, but similar, multi-room villas in the area go for over $18,000 per week.