The Rams' Future Guarantee Outlook

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertNovember 30, 2022
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If the Rams were a one and done team, just how expensive are the next few years going to be?

QB | Matthew Stafford

Signed a 4 year, $160M extension this past March that included $63M guaranteed at signing, $61.5M of which has been paid out in 2022. His $1.5M salary for 2023 was also fully guaranteed at signing. If he’s on the roster March 19th, another $57M locks in.

The Out
If Stafford is healthy enough to pass a physical next March, the Rams could technically designate him a Post June 1st release before March 19th, taking on $49.5M of dead cap split into $13.5M next season, & $36M for 2024. While it’s an unlikely scenario, and a lot of cap to take on, the move would allow the Rams to avoid the full guarantee trigger, which would essentially mean $89M cash through 2025.

Practical Remaining: 3 years, $90.5M

WR | Cooper Kupp

Signed a 3 year, $80.1M extension this past June that included $35M guaranteed at signing, $30M of which was paid out in 2022. A $5M roster bonus due March 19th was also fully guaranteed at signing. If he’s on the roster March 19th, another $35M fully locks in, through the 2024 season.

The Out
With $5M cash guaranteed in 2023, it’s hard to imagine the Rams considering any type of movement on their star WR’s deal. His $27.8M cap hit next season is begging for another restructure, which will all but guarantee that this contract stays intact through 2025, or 3 years, $60M.

Practical Remaining: 3 years, $60M

WR | Allen Robinson

Signed a 3 year, $46.5M free agent contract this past March, including $30.75M fully guaranteed through 2023.

The Out
With 2023 completely guaranteed at a $15.25M clip, Robinson isn’t going anywhere (barring a trade) until the 2024 offseason.

Practical Remaining: 1 year, $15.25M

LT | Joseph Noteboom

Signed a 3 year, $40M extension this past March, including $16.5M fully guaranteed at signing, $11.5M of which was paid out in 2022. A $5M roster bonus due March 19th is also fully guaranteed right now.

The Out
An achilles injury that will linger into the new league year + a $5M full guarantee for March all but secures Noteboom’s $13.5M next season. The Rams can walk away for just $6M dead cap after 2023.

Practical Remaining: 1 year $13.5M

RT | Rob Havenstein

Signed a 3 year, $34.5M extension this past September, including $19M fully guaranteed at signing, $7.6M of which has been paid out in 2022. His $1.5M base salary, $4M roster bonus, & a $6M option bonus for the 2023 season are all fully guaranteed right now.

The Out
With a $5M roster bonus for the 2024 season becoming fully guaranteed next March, it’s highly likely that the Rams stick out this contract through that 2024 campaign.

Practical Remaining: 2 years $23M

C | Brian Allen

Signed a 3 year, $18M contract extension this past March that included $6M fully guaranteed at signing, $5M of which hit the books in 2022. A $1M roster bonus for 2023 is also fully guaranteed.

The Out
If he’s on the roster March 19th, his $4M salary for 2023 becomes fully guaranteed. 2024 is a veritable option, but at just $7M cash, could also be a good value for LA if he’s healthy.

Practical Remaining: 1 year, $6M

DT | Aaron Donald

Signed a 3 year, $95M extension this past June that included $46.5M fully guaranteed at signing, $31.5M of which hit the books in 2022. A $15M roster bonus for 2023 was also fully guaranteed at signing, and was treated as a signing bonus for cap purposes.

The Out
Technically, Donald’s $13.5M salary for 2023 doesn’t fully guarantee until March 17th, but with $44M of dead cap already on the books, the Rams won’t consider any type of movement here. A $5M roster bonus for 2024 also locks in on March 17th, putting that $35M in total compensation on the likelier side as well.

Practical Remaining: 2 years, $63.5M

LB | Leonard Floyd

Signed a 4 year, $64M contract extension in March 2021 that included $32.5M fully guaranteed at signing, all through the 2022 season.

The Out
Floyd has a $2M roster bonus due March 19th, but the Rams can move on before that in favor of a $19M dead cap hit if they please. It seems likely the 30 year old gets one more year out of this deal (but a trade is very much within reach here).

Practical Remaining: 1 year, $15.5M

LB | Bobby Wagner

Signed a 5 year, $50M free agent contract this past March that included $10M fully guaranteed at signing, $6.5M of which hit in 2022. A $3.5M roster bonus due 2023 is also fully locked in right now.

The Out
He’s been fantastic, and deserving of every bit of the $11M salary he’ll see next season. If he’s on the roster March 19th, 2023, a $2.5M roster bonus for 2024 becomes fully guaranteed as well.

Practical Remaining: 2 years, $22M

CB | Jalen Ramsey

Signed a 5 year, $100M extension in September of 2021, including $43.7M fully guaranteed at signing. $12.5M of his 2023 salary became fully guaranteed last March.

The Out
Ramsey’s on pace to be as good this year as he was last year, so there’s really no reason to consider an out from a football standpoint. But if the Rams start looking to shed contracts, Ramsey’s 1 year, $12.5M guarantee makes this a very tradeable asset.

Practical Remaining: 1 year, $17M

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