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theramswire.usatoday.com] PFF lists Brian Allen as potential cut candidate for Rams
Skyler Carlin
February 19, 2023 2:53 pm PT
The Los Angeles Rams will have to get somewhat creative to free up cap space this offseason, which includes moving on from players on the current roster. Ahead of free agency, PFF’s Brad Spielberger listed Brian Allen as a potential cut candidate for the Rams this offseason.
Spielberger’s reasoning for Allen’s potential release is connected to his inability to remain healthy.
Allen has $1 million in 2023 salary already guaranteed, and $2 million more is set to become fully guaranteed on March 19, but the Rams may not let that happen after Allen had another season derailed by injury — unfortunately, a familiar situation with the talented center who can quickly get to the second level as a zone run blocker.
Since the 2020 season, Allen has missed 26 games for the Rams due to injury. With Allen’s inability to remain healthy, the Rams may elect to release him before $2 million becomes guaranteed on March 19.
If Allen were to be released before June 1, the Rams would create $2.01 million in cap savings while accruing $4.2 million in dead cap. On the other hand, cutting Allen after June 1 would free up $4.4 million while taking on $1.8 million in dead cap.
Besides his injury issues and contract, Coleman Shelton could potentially hit free agency this offseason, so the Rams could prioritize bringing him back over keeping Allen. With the Rams expected to make alterations to the roster in the coming months, they could have a new center snapping the ball to Matthew Stafford in 2023.
