Where Rams rank in spending at each position compared to rest of NFL

[theramswire.usatoday.com] Where Rams rank in spending at each position compared to rest of NFL


Cameron DaSilva
July 1, 2022 7:20 am PT

Every time the Los Angeles Rams sign a star player or acquire one in a blockbuster trade, fans wonder how they have the cap space to make those moves happen. The short answer is that the front office is masterful when it comes to structuring contracts, keeping cap hits low in Year 1 before gradually building.

It also helps that the Rams sink most of their assets into a handful of important position groups – like their quarterback, the pass rush and cornerbacks.

Looking at the construction of their roster, you can probably assume where a good chunk of their money is going. But using Over The Cap’s positional spending data, there are some surprising facts.

For instance, despite signing Bobby Wagner, the Rams are spending less on their linebackers than any other team in the NFL this year. And even after extending Matthew Stafford, there are 18 teams spending more on the quarterback position than L.A. this season.

Here’s a breakdown of the Rams’ total spending at each position in 2022.

Quarterback

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Total: $15.2 million

Rank: 19th

Biggest cap hit: Matthew Stafford, $13.5 million


Running back:

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Total: $7 million

Rank: 26th

Biggest cap hit: Cam Akers, $1.7 million


Wide receiver

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Total: $29.7 million

Rank: 10th

Biggest cap hit: Cooper Kupp, $17.8 million


Tight end

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Total: $13.9 million

Rank: 6th

Biggest cap hit: Tyler Higbee, $8.1 million


Offensive line

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Total: $30.8 million

Rank: 24th

Biggest cap hit: Rob Havenstein, $9.6 million


Interior defensive line

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Total: $43.4 million

Rank: 1st

Biggest cap hit: Aaron Donald, $27 million

Edge rusher

(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Total: $14.6 million

Rank: 25th

Biggest cap hit: Leonard Floyd, $8 million

Linebacker

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Total: $5.8 million

Rank: 32nd

Biggest cap hit: Bobby Wagner, $2.5 million

Cornerback

(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Total: $34.2 million

Rank: 3rd

Biggest cap hit: Jalen Ramsey, $23.2 million

Safety

(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Total: $9.0 million

Rank: 26th

Biggest cap hit: Taylor Rapp, $2.9 million

Offense
QB: $15.2 million (19th)

RB: $7 million (26th)

WR: $29.7 million (10th)

TE: $13.9 million (6th)

OL: $30.8 million (24th)

Total: $96.6 million (25th)

Defense
IDL: $43.4 million (1st)

EDGE: $14.6 million (25th)

LB: $5.8 million (32nd)

CB: $34.2 million (3rd)

Safety: $9.0 million (26th)

Total: $107 million (9th)