The Los Angeles Rams’ top free agent this offseason was undoubtedly Kevin Dotson, but he’s not going anywhere. As first reported by Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the Rams are retaining Dotson by signing him to a multi-year extension.
The deal is for three years and worth a total of $48 million, paying him $16 million per year. That’s a good payday for Dotson, who was excellent in his first season with the Rams last year.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the deal comes with $32 million guaranteed, so he’ll become one of the top-paid guards in the NFL with this contract.
BREAKING: The #Rams are re-signing star guard Kevin Dotson on a 3-year deal worth 48M, sources tell @BleacherReport.
That’s a big 16 APY for Dotson to solidify LA’s O-Line. pic.twitter.com/O7gdwZiv4T
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 7, 2024
He started 14 games for the Rams last season after being acquired in a trade with the Steelers, giving him a chance to prove himself as a full-time starter at guard in Los Angeles. He took full advantage and has cashed in as a free agent for the first time.