Re: Realize something though: Good point CROMWELL21

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Whatever restructures they do count against caps for the near future. they've already kind of mortgage their future with all of these restructuring I wonder if maybe they won't with Stafford.

The Rams are becoming the sounding block for "you better be careful" because the piper is going to be knocking on your door to collect his money.

Maybe they won't with Stafford CROMWELL but with all the upcoming TV contracts and the projected massive increase of the salary cap over the next 2 seasons, they might be able to dodge a piercing bullet.

NFL signs new TV deals with ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC & Amazon
Jas Kang 3 hrs ago

After the pandemic resulted in a major financial hit for the NFL, the league announced new TV deals with ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC and Amazon. The new contracts will run through the 2033 season, with the networks paying roughly a combined $110 billion, per the Sports Business Journal.

“These new media deals will provide our fans even greater access to the games they love. We’re proud to grow our partnerships with the most innovative media companies in the market,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.

“Along with our recently completed labor agreement with the NFLPA, these distribution agreements bring an unprecedented era of stability to the League and will permit us to continue to grow and improve our game.”

As part of the deal, Amazon’s streaming service will be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football, marking the first time in history that the NFL signs a contract with a provider that will exclusively broadcast over-the-top. The deal takes effect for the 2022 campaign. The NFL Network will also air select Thursday matchups throughout the season.

ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts will also be different, beginning with the 2023 season. There will be six Monday doubleheaders each season, with the early game on ESPN followed by the late matchup on ABC.
[www.msn.com]

NFL Agrees to New TV Rights Contracts Reportedly Worth $110B over 11 Years

JOSEPH ZUCKER MARCH 18, 2021

The NFL announced Thursday it signed media-rights deals with Amazon, CBS, ESPN/ABC, Fox and NBC, which will go into effect in the 2023 season.

According to Sports Business Journal's John Ourand and Ben Fischer, the league will collect $10 billion annually over 11 years.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said:

"These new media deals will provide our fans even greater access to the games they love. We're proud to grow our partnerships with the most innovative media companies in the market.

Along with our recently completed labor agreement with the NFLPA, these distribution agreements bring an unprecedented era of stability to the League and will permit us to continue to grow and improve our game."
[bleacherreport.com]

The NFL is a money making machine and the future of the salary cap might be way different over the next 2 seasons. Teams that seem like they're in turmoil as of today could look way different this time next year.


Even with all their bad contracts, the Rams may not have to pay the piper as much as we think they will.