5 players the Rams could sign to extensions this offseason

The Rams have to be looking ahead to the 2021 offseason.

OLB Samson Ebukam

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Ebukam may be thrust into a starting job again next season if Dante Fowler Jr. leaves in free agency. He could conceivably be a starter at outside linebacker, which may be a scary proposition for fans. However, he’s shown the ability to get after the quarterback and has the athleticism to make an impact.

The purpose of re-signing him now would be to hedge against him breaking out in 2020. That’s only worth doing if the Rams truly see him as a starter and key contributor next season, otherwise extending him would be a pointless move.