And just like that, Rams offense must move forward without Brandin Cooks, Todd Gurley

And just like that, Rams offense must move forward without Brandin Cooks, Todd Gurley


Lindsey Thiry
ESPN

Less than two years ago, it appeared the core of the Los Angeles Rams' offense -- quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and receiver Brandin Cooks -- would be together into the foreseeable future.

During the 2018 offseason, the Rams traded a first-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for the speedy Cooks, then before training camp signed him to an eye-popping five-year, $81-million contract. Shortly after, they signed Gurley to a four-year extension that included $45 million in guarantees -- an NFL record for a running back.

But now both Gurley and Cooks are gone, leaving a significant cost behind, while causing an uncertain future for the Rams' offense moving forward.

Cooks and Gurley each played key roles in powering the Rams to a Super Bowl season in 2018. Cooks caught 80 passes for 1,204 yards and five touchdowns, and Gurley had 1,831 scrimmage yards and scored a league-high 21 touchdowns.

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