{"id":646775,"date":"2026-01-02T00:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T00:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/646775\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T00:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T00:16:16","slug":"rams-sign-key-defender-to-contract-extension-ahead-of-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/646775\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams sign key defender to contract extension ahead of playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rams sign key defender to contract extension ahead of playoffs<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the NFL regular season quickly approaching its final week, the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> are in line for another playoff appearance. As the Rams prep for what could be a tough postseason gauntlet, a key defensive contributor has inked a long-term deal with the franchise. Safety Quentin Lake has signed a new three-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, as NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported the contract\u2019s terms<\/a> via X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rams and safety Quentin Lake have reached an agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $42M with $25.7M guaranteed, per sources,\u201d reported Fowler. \u201cLake is a team captain who was set to hit free agency in March.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While Lake has been on<\/a> the IR over the last few weeks, he remains an important piece of the Rams\u2019 defense. The 2022 sixth-rounder forced his way into the lineup earlier in his career and hasn\u2019t looked back. With the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, Lake could certainly make a return once the annual tournament begins. Can Los Angeles run through a tough NFC field towards their first Super Bowl appearance since their win inside their Sofi Stadium home to cap off the 2021 season?<\/p>\n

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The Rams front office,<\/a> led by general manager Les Snead<\/a>, has built the backbone of its roster with underrated players such as Lake. They\u2019ve utilized their higher draft picks to trade for proven talent over the last few years. When they can develop late-round players like Lake into valued contributors, extensions like the one agreed to today help all parties involved.<\/p>\n

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Currently, the Rams are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles on the road. Last time that happened, it was a Week 3 33-26 loss in which Los Angeles led the majority of the matchup. If they hope to advance past Philadelphia or any other potential foe in a couple of weeks, having Lake back in the lineup<\/a> should only help in that effort.<\/p>\n

Related: Rams WR Davante Adams returns to practice amid hamstring injury<\/a><\/p>\n

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