Overview
- Lake agreed to a three-year extension reported at up to $42 million with about $25.7 million guaranteed, per multiple outlets.
- The Rams designated Lake to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window after a six-game absence with a dislocated elbow.
- Coach Sean McVay said the team expects Lake back no later than the wild-card round, and he is unlikely to play in Week 18.
- A 2022 sixth-round pick from UCLA, Lake is a team captain and defensive signal-caller who has played slot corner, box defender and deep safety.
- In his 10 games this season he logged 61 tackles and 10 passes defensed with his first interception, and the extension removes him from the upcoming free-agent market as the first Rams defensive draftee extended since Aaron Donald.