NFL free agency isn’t even a week old, but we’ve already seen some big moves that will change the balance of power in the NFL next season. Philip Rivers has landed with the Indianapolis Colts, Teddy Bridgewater with the Carolina Panthers, and, of course, Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
But now, the free agent market will add another superstar name to it, as the Los Angeles Rams have announced they have released running back Todd Gurley.
Gurley, the 10th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, was named the 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,355 yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with 788 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. The Rams made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history prior to the 2018 season by giving him a four-year, $60 million extension that included $45 million in guarantees. Cutting Gurley comes at a cost for the Rams, financially, but for the rest of the league, it’s a chance to grab a running back who doesn’t turn 26 until August 3.
And, if Bucs fans are dreaming of a Gurley-Brady duo, this old tweet from the former Georgia star should have them excited. Take a look.
Sure, it’s an old tweet, but let’s face it, what player wouldn’t want to play with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers right now? Plus, as Adam Schefter reported earlier, several players have reached out to the Bucs saying they want to join the team.
Tampa Bay is the place to be, and I’m sure they’d be more than willing to welcome Gurley into the fold.
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