Release Eric Weddle
Moving on from Weddle is one of the easiest decisions for the Rams to make. They can save $4.25 million in cap space by releasing him this offseason, and after he said he won’t return as a backup, it’s pretty clear he’s ready to move on. John Johnson and Taylor Rapp are the future at safety and should quickly become one of the best tandems in the NFL next season.
Weddle was a valuable addition to the locker room and helped the Rams’ young defensive backs on the field, but he simply didn’t make enough plays and was a step too slow at times. The Rams need an upgrade at that spot and already have one on the roster with Johnson returning in 2020.