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Financial Constraints Stall Rams’ Pursuit of Jalen Ramsey

Cap constraints around Ramsey’s contract have led the Rams to rely on their existing cornerback group alongside contingency personnel moves.

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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is introduced before a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
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Overview

  • Coach Sean McVay acknowledged there are “real obstacles” to trading for the three-time All-Pro cornerback despite his respect for Ramsey.
  • Ramsey’s $24.3 million salary this season and a scheduled rise to $10 million base pay in 2026 create escalating cap charges through the remainder of his deal.
  • The Rams plan to open the season with Darious Williams and Ahkello Witherspoon at cornerback, supported by Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., Josh Wallace and Derion Kendrick.
  • Los Angeles waived and then re-signed Derion Kendrick on a veteran minimum deal in a cost-driven move to preserve depth at the position.
  • Left tackle Alaric Jackson’s recurring blood‐clot issues prompted the signing of veteran D.J. Humphries as a proactive contingency option.