CB Jalen Ramsey
After giving up three draft picks – including two first-rounders – for him, the Rams can’t afford to lose Ramsey. He’s a premier cornerback with shutdown qualities, which are difficult to find and certainly don’t come cheap. No matter when the Rams extend Ramsey, he’s going to set the bar high for the rest of the cornerback market.
Signing him this offseason could save them a few bucks, though, especially if the salary cap rises significantly in 2021 with a new collective bargaining agreement. Regardless, he’s going to cost at least $17 million per year, which would put him $2 million above the current highest-paid corner in football.
The greatest benefit of locking up Ramsey now is avoiding any potential holdout or contract dispute in 2021.