Jalen Ramsey will attend camp without extension: 'It'll get handled'
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[theramswire.usatoday.com]
The Los Angeles Rams knew when they traded for Jalen Ramsey last season, he’d only be under contract through 2020. He’s now entering the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, which will pay him $13.7 million for the upcoming season before he becomes a free agent.
Ramsey has made it clear he wants to be paid handsomely after making several statements during his time with the Jaguars, but the Rams have yet to back up the Brinks truck for the All-Pro cornerback. That won’t prevent Ramsey from showing up to training camp whenever it takes place, though.
On a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Ramsey said he won’t hold out this summer if he doesn’t get an extension beforehand.
Ramsey reportedly told the Rams last year that he wouldn’t hold out in 2020, but all bets are off next offseason if the Rams use the franchise tag on him. In all likelihood, he would hold out in 2021 if tagged, given the lack of long-term security that comes with the franchise tender.
Considering the way he’s played since being drafted by the Jaguars, Ramsey deserves to be one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL – if not the top-paid guy. He says the Rams know where he stands in these contract negotiations, and that “everybody knew what type of situation it was going to be” when they traded for him.
In other words, the Rams should’ve known his price tag at the time of the deal, and he’s probably not budging on it.
The Rams gave up two first-round picks to acquire Ramsey, and letting him leave after just a season and a half would be a massive mistake. Sure, they would receive a compensatory pick in return, but it wouldn’t be any earlier than the third round.
Getting Ramsey signed has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason for Los Angeles, otherwise this situation could get messy next year. By not extending him when the trade happened, Ramsey’s price tag went up with Byron Jones getting $16.5 million per year from the Dolphins.
That’s the floor for Ramsey’s next contract, with the ceiling likely north of $20 million per season.
[twitter.com]
Stu Jackson
@StuJRams
Level 1:
Rams CB Jalen Ramsey said he's willing to come to training camp without an extension.
"The Rams know where I stand, and I think that's all that matters at the end of the day. It'll get handled. They've been in contact with my agent, they're on the same page as my agent."
12:20 PM · May 26, 2020·TweetDeck
[twitter.com]
Greg Beacham
@gregbeacham
Level 1:
Rams CB Jalen Ramsey says he'll report to camp even though he's going into the final year of his contract: "The Rams know where I stand, and that's all that matters. ... I feel like everybody knew what type of situation it was going to be once they traded for me."
12:10 PM · May 26, 2020·TweetDeck
The Los Angeles Rams knew when they traded for Jalen Ramsey last season, he’d only be under contract through 2020. He’s now entering the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, which will pay him $13.7 million for the upcoming season before he becomes a free agent.
Ramsey has made it clear he wants to be paid handsomely after making several statements during his time with the Jaguars, but the Rams have yet to back up the Brinks truck for the All-Pro cornerback. That won’t prevent Ramsey from showing up to training camp whenever it takes place, though.
On a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Ramsey said he won’t hold out this summer if he doesn’t get an extension beforehand.
Ramsey reportedly told the Rams last year that he wouldn’t hold out in 2020, but all bets are off next offseason if the Rams use the franchise tag on him. In all likelihood, he would hold out in 2021 if tagged, given the lack of long-term security that comes with the franchise tender.
Considering the way he’s played since being drafted by the Jaguars, Ramsey deserves to be one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL – if not the top-paid guy. He says the Rams know where he stands in these contract negotiations, and that “everybody knew what type of situation it was going to be” when they traded for him.
In other words, the Rams should’ve known his price tag at the time of the deal, and he’s probably not budging on it.
The Rams gave up two first-round picks to acquire Ramsey, and letting him leave after just a season and a half would be a massive mistake. Sure, they would receive a compensatory pick in return, but it wouldn’t be any earlier than the third round.
Getting Ramsey signed has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason for Los Angeles, otherwise this situation could get messy next year. By not extending him when the trade happened, Ramsey’s price tag went up with Byron Jones getting $16.5 million per year from the Dolphins.
That’s the floor for Ramsey’s next contract, with the ceiling likely north of $20 million per season.
[twitter.com]
Stu Jackson
@StuJRams
Level 1:
Rams CB Jalen Ramsey said he's willing to come to training camp without an extension.
"The Rams know where I stand, and I think that's all that matters at the end of the day. It'll get handled. They've been in contact with my agent, they're on the same page as my agent."
12:20 PM · May 26, 2020·TweetDeck
[twitter.com]
Greg Beacham
@gregbeacham
Level 1:
Rams CB Jalen Ramsey says he'll report to camp even though he's going into the final year of his contract: "The Rams know where I stand, and that's all that matters. ... I feel like everybody knew what type of situation it was going to be once they traded for me."
12:10 PM · May 26, 2020·TweetDeck
