{"id":273479,"date":"2025-08-09T05:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T05:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/273479\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T05:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T05:11:15","slug":"los-angeles-rams-cap-hits-for-each-offensive-starter-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/273479\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Rams cap hits for each offensive starter in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Rams have invested a lot of money into their offensive players; spending $173,105,281 in 2025 to engineer Sean McVay\u2019s game plan. This ranks them second in the league in offensive spending<\/a>, second to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the large share invested in their offense, I wanted to look at the offensive starters specifically and comparatively of where they rank with their 2025 cap hits across other NFL offensive players.<\/p>\n

*The numbers in the ( ) denote the 2025 cap hit and the player\u2019s rank at that respective position in the NFL.*<\/p>\n

QB – Matthew Stafford ($47,466,666 , QBs: 2nd)<\/p>\n

Only Dak Prescott is ahead of Stafford when it comes to 2025 cap hits. Stafford will account for 17% of LA\u2019s cap this year after receiving a new deal this offseason.<\/p>\n

RB – Kyren Williams ($5,423,601 , RBs: 20th)<\/p>\n

The details of Kyren\u2019s recent contract extension have yet to be fully released but heading into the 2025 season on the last year of his rookie deal, Williams is a bargain based on his last two years of production.<\/p>\n

WR – Davante Adams ($12,000,000 , WRs: 17th)<\/p>\n

Sean McVay\u2019s new toy from this year\u2019s free agency period has received polarizing reviews thus far. But, the Rams were able to acquire the 32 year old wide receiver for a friendly deal considering the WR market having exploded in recent years. Adams has been one of the game\u2019s most productive WRs throughout his career and even despite eclipsing the \u201c30 year old\u201d barrier that teams dread for WRs\u2026he is still very productive\u2026even with the likes of Aiden McConnell, a declining Aaron Rodgers, and a bad \u201cRaiders\u201d Jimmy Garoppolo. Adams is bound to thrive with Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford, and this Rams offense.<\/p>\n

WR – Puka Nacua ($1,901,244 , WRs: 174th)<\/p>\n

The Rams have an absolute steal with Puka Nacua. The third year WR is making a little less than $2 million while producing as a Top 10 WR in the NFL. Rams fans\u2026enjoy this while it lasts!<\/p>\n

WR – Tutu Atwell ($10,000,000 , WRs: 20th)<\/p>\n

Right under Adams is Tutu Atwell. The Rams resigning of Atwell this offseason was shocking to a number of analysts, especially at the $10 million mark. He doesn\u2019t create the type of statistical production to justify his 20th cap hit ranking; however Atwell\u2019s presence; notably his speed, will be a significant attribute to the Rams offense that does not show up in the box score.<\/p>\n

TE – Tyler Higbee ($8,777,757 , TEs: 16th)<\/p>\n

Higbee has received a lot of disrespect over the years from the team\u2019s fanbase. I\u2019m not sure why. Higbee has always been paid in the mid-tier amongst tight ends. And in return, he has typically produced as a Top 15 tight end. Calm down Rams nation. He is worth his contract.<\/p>\n

LT – Alaric Jackson ($7,000,000 , LTs: 18th)<\/p>\n

Alaric Jackson received a contract extension this offseason and the deal was back heavy so the Rams will only incur a $7 mil cap hit in 2025.<\/p>\n

LG – Steve Avila ($2,523,466 , OGs: 53rd) <\/p>\n

The Rams first pick of the 2023 draft class enters year three and accounts for less than 1% of the team\u2019s 2025 salary cap.<\/p>\n

C – Coleman Shelton ($4,500,000 , C: 16th)<\/p>\n

The Rams brought back Coleman Shelton after he had a brief stint with the Chicago Bears. Shelton has been a pretty mediocre center for his career so his 16th ranked center cap hit is neither good nor bad.<\/p>\n

RG – Kevin Dotson ($17,916,666 , OGs: 3rd)<\/p>\n

Dotson is quickly becoming beloved by Los Angeles fans. He loves the team and culture and I can envision him signing another extension after 2026. He is actually the second highest paid player on the roster.
RT – Rob Havenstein ($11,369,960 , RTs: 11th)<\/p>\n

The longest tenured Ram has taken a page out of Andrew Whitworth\u2019s playbook by consistently agreeing to deals that are never at the top of the RT market. Havenstein has provided a lot of stability financially and with his performance.<\/p>\n

So amongst the 11 offensive starters, the Rams are spending $128,879,360; approximately $11.7 million per offensive starter.<\/p>\n

They are spending $44,225,921 on their offensive backups in large because of cap hits to Colby Parkinson ($9,833,333), Jimmy Garoppolo ($3,125,588), and DJ Humphries ($2,358,824).<\/p>\n

The Rams have obviously made a sizable commitment in 2025 to Matthew Stafford. Their 5 offensive linemen are paid slightly above the league average. But based on the performances of players like Kyren Williams, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, Steve Avila, Alaric Jackson, and Rob Havenstein – the Rams are getting a lot of return for marginal investment.<\/p>\n

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