Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a former first-round pick who once faced career uncertainty after being waived by the Washington Commanders, signaled his appreciation for his inner circle following a career rehabilitation in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Forbes shared an Instagram Story featuring a gift to celebrity athletic fashion designer Marc Daddio. The post serves as a thank you to the stylist who curates the cornerback\u2019s game-day tunnel outfits.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTo: Marc, The hardest in the game with the fit!! Love yours, brutha LOVE,\u201d Forbes wrote on a white No. 1 Los Angeles Rams jersey.<\/p>\n
The image, reposted by Daddio with the caption \u201cBrudda 5L,\u201d also featured a luxury Goyard duffel bag and custom Grinch-painted shoes – signature staples of Daddio\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n
The Mississippi State product joined the Rams in December 2024 after a tumultuous stint at FedExField ended with his release. He successfully worked his way back into the rotation in L.A. before the team\u2019s recent exit in the 2026 NFC Championship game.<\/p>\n
Fifth-Year Option Creates A Decision For Rams<\/p>\n
While Forbes enters the offseason in good spirits, the business side of the NFL looms. In late February, the league officially established the fifth-year option salaries for the 2023 draft class, placing Forbes in the \u2018Basic\u2019 tier under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.<\/p>\n
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The NFL set the cost for Forbes\u2019 2027 option at exactly $12.633 million. This figure is derived from the average of the 3rd to 25th highest salaries at the cornerback position over the prior five seasons.<\/p>\n
The Rams have until May 1 to exercise this fully guaranteed option. Head coach Sean McVay has previously expressed confidence in the ball-hawking defender:<\/p>\n