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Rams contracts explained

Every figure is from cited public reporting, checked 2026-11-12.

Flagship contract · EDGE

Myles Garrett: Eight void years, and a $48M hit in 2030

5.7xExtremely backloaded

2026 cap hit$8.44MPeak (2030)$48.2M

What's a backload score?

The biggest cap hit left on the deal divided by this season's cap hit, from one reported schedule. 1.0x is flat; 3x means the bill triples later. Restructures and void years push it up.

Acquired from Cleveland on June 1, 2026 for Jared Verse, a 2027 first, a 2028 second and a conditional 2029 third. A June rework guaranteed $37M at signing, with $99M fully guaranteed through 2028 (Rams Wire). Void years run through 2038.

$8.44M2026

$15M2027

$27.6M2028

$39.9M2029

$48.2M2030

Cap hits after the June 2026 rework, as reported by Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva, June 10, 2026), citing Over The Cap. The $39.91M 2031 void-year charge is left out. Peak remaining $48.17M (2030) / 2026 $8.44M = 5.71x, extremely backloaded.

5.7x: his peak cap hit (2030, $48.2M) is 5.7 times his 2026 cap hit ($8.44M).

CBS (Joel Corry, Sept 5) puts his 2026 hit at $8,840,680, which conflicts with Rams Wire's $8.44M.

The GM view: An elite pass rusher at $8.4M this year. The bill comes in 2029-30.

Sources: Cleveland Browns official announcement, June 1, 2026 · NFL.com, June 1, 2026 · Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Over The Cap, June 10, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026

All 9 tracked deals

Myles GarrettEDGE · Eight void years, and a $48M hit in 20305.7x$8.44M in 2026
Jaylen WatsonCB · Two guaranteed years, then a team option3.3x$6.90M in 2026
3-year, $51M deal (March 2026) with $34M guaranteed, $26.5M of it fully guaranteed at signing.
$6.90M2026
$22.7M2027
$21.2M2028
Cap hits as reported by Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva, March 9, 2026), citing Spotrac. Peak remaining $22.7M / 2026 $6.9M = 3.29x, extremely backloaded.
3.3x: his peak cap hit (2027, $22.7M) is 3.3 times his 2026 cap hit ($6.90M).
- Last Word on Sports and Rams Wire's March 24 piece list his 2026 hit as $6.95M, a rounding difference from $6.9M.
The GM view: A $34M guaranteed bet on McDuffie's former Chiefs teammate.

Sources: Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Spotrac, March 9, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026
Trent McDuffieCB · Cheap now, then $30M+ for four straight years3.1x$10.8M in 2026
4-year, $124M extension (March 2026) that runs through 2030, with $100M guaranteed ($50M fully guaranteed at signing, including a $14M signing bonus). He was acquired via trade from Kansas City.
$10.8M2026
$30.8M2027
$29.8M2028
$33.3M2029
$32.9M2030
Cap hits as reported by Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva, March 17, 2026), citing Over The Cap. Peak remaining $33.3M (2029) / 2026 $10.8M = 3.08x, extremely backloaded.
3.1x: his peak cap hit (2029, $33.3M) is 3.1 times his 2026 cap hit ($10.8M).
- His hit roughly triples from 2026 to 2027 and stays above $29M through 2030.
The GM view: A top-of-market corner deal, and the bill starts in 2027.

Sources: Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Over The Cap, March 17, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026
Matthew StaffordQB · QB money on a year-to-year deal1.0x$48.3M in 2026
1-year, $55M extension (May 2026) through 2027, worth up to $60M with incentives (CBS). $45M is guaranteed upfront: his 2026 pay plus a $5M 2027 roster bonus (PFR).
$48.3M2026
$31.6M2027
Cap hits as reported by CBS Sports (Joel Corry, Sept 5, 2026). Peak remaining $48.267M is the 2026 hit itself, so the score is 1.0x, which is flat.
1.0x: his peak cap hit (2026, $48.3M) is 1.0 times his 2026 cap hit ($48.3M).
- Corry: an unsecured $100M 2029 base salary becomes guaranteed in March 2028, so 2028 is the logical decision point.
The GM view: The biggest cap hit on the team in 2026, and it gets cheaper from here.

Sources: CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026 · Rams On SI (Blaine Grisak), citing Albert Breer, May 26, 2026
Aaron DonaldDT · Unretired for $20M and a $5.8M cap hitNo score$5.83M in 2026
1-year, $20M deal after he unretired on Aug 30, 2026. It's worth up to $30M with incentives. His $10M base salary is fully guaranteed, with another $10M in per-game bonuses. A $22.4M signing bonus is spread over four void years.
$5.83M2026
2026 cap hit as reported by CBS Sports (Joel Corry, Sept 5, 2026). Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva, Sept 3) says $5.8M. Corry says he's technically under contract for 2027 at $1.345M. Rams Wire says an $18M charge hits in 2027 as dead money. With one real season there is no score.
No backload score: Year-by-year cap hits beyond 2026 are not yet reported in sources we can cite.
- Corry: the 50% Down Rule shaped how the pay was structured.
The GM view: A future Hall of Famer for one more run, with about $18M waiting in 2027.

Sources: NFL.com, Aug 30, 2026 · ESPN (Adam Schefter and Jordan Dajani), Aug 30, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026 · Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Spotrac, Sept 3, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026
Davante AdamsWR · Contract year, with a void year behind itNo score$28M in 2026
2-year, $46M deal (March 2025) with $26M guaranteed. A dummy year in 2027 carries $4M of bonus proration (CBS).
$28M2026
2026 only. Last Word on Sports (Sept 28, 2026) and CBS Sports (Corry, Sept 5) both list $28M. The deal ends after 2026, so there is no score.
No backload score: Year-by-year cap hits beyond 2026 are not yet reported in sources we can cite.
- Corry notes the $4M of 2027 proration will hit when the deal ends.
The GM view: Second-biggest cap hit on the team, and it's the final year.

Sources: NFL.com (Kevin Patra), citing Ian Rapoport, March 2025 · Last Word on Sports (David Keech), Rams 2026 cap hits, Sept 28, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026
Alaric JacksonLT · Third-biggest cap hit, with a 2027 exit rampNo score$25.4M in 2026
3-year, $57.75M deal (March 2025) with $30M fully guaranteed.
$25.4M2026
2026 only, from Last Word on Sports (Sept 28, 2026). CBS (Sept 5) gives $25.4M. Rams Wire's original March 2025 breakdown listed $24.875M, which is a conflict. A full schedule isn't in reporting we can cite, so there is no score.
No backload score: Year-by-year cap hits beyond 2026 are not yet reported in sources we can cite.
- Rams Wire (2025): cutting him before 2027 saves $19.425M.
The GM view: A big 2026 hit, but cutting him before 2027 would save $19.4M.

Sources: Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Over The Cap, March 9, 2025 · Last Word on Sports (David Keech), Rams 2026 cap hits, Sept 28, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026
Kamren CurlS · Effectively a two-year, $24M dealNo score$7.42M in 2026
3-year, $36M deal (March 2026), worth up to $39M with incentives, with $24M guaranteed ($18.75M fully guaranteed at signing).
$7.42M2026
2026 cap hit per Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva, March 24, 2026, citing Over The Cap). Last Word on Sports shows $7.417M. Rams Wire's March 9 breakdown gave $8.4M/$13.9M/$13.7M, which conflicts with the later 2026 figure, so no full schedule is used and there is no score.
No backload score: Year-by-year cap hits beyond 2026 are not yet reported in sources we can cite.
- Rams Wire's two reports conflict on his 2026 hit: $8.4M (March 9) vs $7.42M (March 24).
The GM view: A fair price for a proven starting safety.

Sources: Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva) via Yahoo Sports, 2026 cap hits for new signings, March 24, 2026 · Rams Wire (Cameron DaSilva), citing Over The Cap, March 9, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026
Kyren WilliamsRB · Third-year starter on a mid-tier dealNo score$11.7M in 2026
3-year, $33M extension (July 2025). Last Word on Sports' guarantee table lists $15.145M guaranteed at signing.
$11.7M2026
2026 only, from Last Word on Sports (Sept 28, 2026). There's a conflict: CBS (Sept 5) gives $11.7M and PFR's Sept 9 top-10 list gives $12.93MM. No score.
No backload score: Year-by-year cap hits beyond 2026 are not yet reported in sources we can cite.
- Outlets give three different 2026 figures: $11.645M, $11.7M and $12.93MM.
The GM view: A fair second contract, though the Rams' bigger bills are elsewhere.

Sources: Last Word on Sports (David Keech), Rams 2026 cap hits, Sept 28, 2026 · CBS Sports (Joel Corry), 'Agent's Take' on the Rams' cap, Sept 5, 2026 · Pro Football Rumors (Sam Robinson), 'Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams', Sept 9, 2026

Bars show each reported cap hit by year on one shared scale; the dark bar is 2026. Tap a deal for the full breakdown.

More contracts

Kevin DotsonG$17.4M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Quentin LakeS$11.7M3 years leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Poona FordDT$11.4M2 years leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Coleman SheltonC$9.50M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Colby ParkinsonTE$9.08M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Nate LandmanLB$7.23M3 years leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Byron YoungEDGE$6.03M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Puka NacuaWR$5.83M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)Placed on IR Nov 12 (knee/turf toe, at least 4 games).
Tyler HigbeeTE$5.06M2 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Mar 24, 2026 (citing OTC)
Ty SimpsonQB$4.69M4 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Apr 30, 2026 (rookie cap projections, citing OTC)
Steve AvilaG$4.61M1 year leftLast Word on Sports, Sep 28, 2026 (Rams top cap hits)
Grant StuardLB$1.85M2 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Mar 24, 2026 (citing OTC)
Joe CardonaLS$1.65M2 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Mar 24, 2026 (citing OTC)
David QuessenberryOT$1.49M1 year leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Mar 24, 2026 (citing OTC)
Max KlareTE$1.47M4 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Apr 30, 2026 (rookie cap projections, citing OTC)
Keagen TrostOT$1.24M4 years leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Apr 30, 2026 (rookie cap projections, citing OTC)
Tutu AtwellWR$1.20M—Rams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Aug 27, 2026 (citing OTC)
Kobie TurnerDT—1 year leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Feb 4, 2026 (2023 class PPE raises, final year of rookie deals)
Ethan EvansP—1 year leftRams Wire, Cameron DaSilva, Feb 4, 2026 (2023 class PPE raises, final year of rookie deals)

The next deals by 2026 cap hit that don't have a full card yet. A dash means that figure has not been reported in a source we can cite. Each row links the reporting we used.

Cap terms in plain English

What is a cap hit?

The part of a contract that counts against the salary cap in one season: salary, plus the signing bonus spread evenly over the deal (up to five years), plus other bonuses. It is not the same as the cash paid that year.

What does "guaranteed" mean?

Money the player gets even if he is cut. "Fully guaranteed at signing" is the strongest kind. Other guarantees lock in on set dates, which is why reported totals for the same deal often differ.

What are void years?

Placeholder years added to the end of a deal so a bonus can be spread over more seasons, which lowers today's cap hit. The deal voids before those years are played, and any bonus not yet counted hits the cap at once as dead money.

What is dead money?

Cap charges for a player who is no longer on the team, usually signing bonus that had not been counted yet when he was cut or traded.

What is a restructure?

Turning salary into a signing bonus so it can be spread over later years. It frees cap room now and makes future cap hits bigger.

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Data note: every contract figure is hand-entered from the public reporting linked on its card (checked 2026-11-12). Figures are as reported on the date shown and change with restructures. Nothing is copied from cap-database tables.