Just a couple thoughts after Stafford and Donald both confirmed their return for 2024.
Releasing Noteboom and Allen saves the Rams another $9.9M in 2024 salary cap- but also increases their
2025 cap space by $12M.
In 2025 the Rams officially have options with both Stafford and Donald. Personally I think 2024 will be Donald's final season and he'll then retire. I don't think he will choose to play at age 34. I might be wrong. But 2025 and 2026 are also just void years in his deal. They could add another $13M in 2025 cap space upon retirement.
Rams would save $13.5M in 2025 cap space and around $49M in 2026 if Stafford retired then.
Basically, just saying the Rams have dug themselves out of their cap hole, have their team leaders back in 2024 but also have
a lot of $$ space and flexibility in 2025 and beyond.
If they sign any notable FA deals this spring I would bet far more of the contract dollars fall in 2025 and 2026 than 2024.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/15/2024 07:39AM by LMU93.
