The Los Angeles Rams made a huge investment in Jalen Ramsey during the 2019 season, trading two first-round picks to acquire the All-Pro cornerback. They’ll now look to make an even bigger commitment to him with plans to sign him to a record-breaking contract extension.
Ramsey spoke to reporters on Tuesday and vowed to keep his promise that he won’t holdout during training camp for an extension. Both sides have already been discussing an extension since he arrived in Los Angeles, and the figure could blow the lid off the market for cornerbacks.
The 25-year-old wants to set the market for the position. We’ve already seen the cornerback market explode this offseason. The Miami Dolphins signed Byron Jones to a five-year, $82.5 million contract to make him the highest-paid cornerback. Shortly after, the Philadelphia Eagles traded for Darius Slay and gave him a record-setting deal worth $16.68 million annually.
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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 5/26/20
