Re: AJ's CAP
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AlbaNY_Ram
With AJ there are so many unknowns it's hard to guess what will happen. But just to look at a few scenarios ...
What if the NFL does nothing? Best case scenario, the Rams have their LT locked up for the next 2 years and can concentrate on 2027 and the other 4 OL positions.
What if the NFL suspends Jackson and his actions are determined to violate the conduct clauses in his contract? The Rams could terminate his contract and at least get out from under his salary, roster bonus, and per game bonuses in '26 and '27. This would free up nearly $40M in cap space. The Rams could also try to recoup the prorated signing bonuses for '26 & '27 and if they are successful in that they would get another $10M in cap relief. $40M or $50M over 2 years would go a long ways towards paying Decker to play LT.
What if the NFL suspends Jackson and his actions aren't considered a violation of the conduct clause (or they are a violation but the Rams opt not to terminate his contract). In some ways this is the worst case scenario. The Rams would either:
1.) play someone already on the roster at LT for what could be a 6 game suspension, weakening the LT spot while also thinning out their depth. They would probably sign a FA LT on the cheap just to have a body and we will all hold out collective breaths for 6 weeks.
2.) sign someone like Decker or trade for a quality LT (while keeping AJ on the books), and either move would diminish their ability to restock the team next year by eating up additional cap space or draining even more draft capital. Or both.
Agree with all that. So many different directions this can go for the Rams and AJ. Could be suspended or have no punishment at all.
Having said that, this is not the first time AJ has been in trouble. Is this a trend? Is it something we have to worry about every year? Also, don't forget about his "blood clot" issues too.
That's a lot of uncertainty at the most important position on the OL and I am sure the Rams are looking at this from every angle...as they should.
Even if AJ's issue works itself out, we still have to prepare for the other 4 OL FA's next year. 3 if you are confident that Trost can jump right in and play at a high level and I am a little less confident in that happening than some might be.
The next 2 years are VERY important in our chances of getting another ring and it all depends on the OL playing at a very high level.
The Rams have some very serious decisions to make very soon. Should be interesting to see what they do.
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