Feb. 21, 2026, 8:00 a.m. PT
The chances Kam Curl doesn’t stay with the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 grow more and more possible as the offseason draws near. The veteran safety had a great 2025 season in L.A. and led all players at his position with 79 tackles, but he’ll likely be looking for a big payday this offseason — one of the Rams may not want to match.
While there have been several teams connected to Curl this winter already, Pro Football Focus’s Mason Cameron wrote that the Dallas Cowboys should be among the top teams for Curl.
Making life difficult on the quarterback by disguising coverages and structure is the name of the game for modern NFL defenses. That’s exactly what Christian Parker will aim to do as the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator. Having spent three seasons under the tutelage of Vic Fangio — 2021 in Denver and 2024-25 in Philadelphia — Parker understands the value of disguising looks. Last season, the Eagles deployed coverage disguises at the highest rate in the NFL (41.1%).
Curl, having played under Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, is a savvy safety who understands the nuances of baiting throws into disguised looks, as no defense over the past two seasons has run more coverage disguises than the Rams’ unit. On those looks, Curl has recorded a strong 74.5 PFF coverage grade, making him a strong fit for Dallas’ new look defense.
Curl could make as much as $10 million a year on a new deal, per Spotrac, which is more than double what he made when he signed with the Rams in 2024. L.A. also just re-signed Quentin Lake, so they may not want to overspend at the safety position when other areas of the roster need support.
