Cutting Todd Gurley
This was a difficult decision, but looking back, it was also the right one. Gurley’s knee has already been called into question by his new offensive coordinator in Atlanta, with Dirk Koetter saying the running back’s health is relatively unknown right know because he still hasn’t passed a physical.
Gurley was constantly asked last season about his knee, which visibly irked the two-time All-Pro. McVay was asked the same questions, as were other Rams players such as Jared Goff. Clearly the team didn’t think he was 100% healthy, given the limited workload Gurley was given.
By cutting him, the Rams incurred more than $20 million in dead money, though they’re able to spread it out over two years thanks to the post-June 1 designation. They’ll also save $5.5 million this offseason, which will help.
The Rams no longer have to answer questions about his knee or why he isn’t getting more touches. And it’s not as if he was particularly effective last year, looking like a different player than the one we saw the previous two years.