Based on status as of today, mind you.
Cory Littleton. Virtually 100%. I can’t imagine the Rams allowing him to slip away. They will find the money for this stud playmaker who is still ascending.
Dante Fowler. Around 80%, I think. He’s off to a great start and if he continues his level of play then the percentage just goes up. He’ll be expensive but he’ll also be a big value in Wade’s D.
Michael Brockers. Maybe 10%? I see Brockers as a cap casualty ala Saffold last year. Other players will need to be paid with the cap savings.
Aquib Talib. Maybe 30%? And even then only if he plays well this season, wants to extend at a home discount rate, AND if Peters is gone. That’s quite a parlay.
Marcus Peters. Maybe 30%, also? And this depends on MP having a helluva season, showing some maturity, accepting a reasonable contract amount, and only if Talib departs. Another big parlay. The Rams will NOT keep both Talib and Peters next year. Period. Simply couldn’t afford to.
Greg Zuerlein. Virtually 100%. Rams won’t break up the band and I sense that GZ will sign for a reasonable amount.
Clearly, Demoff will be sorely tested to keep as many of these vets as possible.
And Snead will be tested to find quality replacements for those that cannot be retained. A shrewd FA and draft will be crucial next offseason.
I know that there will be other UFA’s, but these 6 were the high profile ones that I wanted to focus on.
