Things get started with the “legal tampering period<\/a>,” as it’s famously known. Beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Monday and running until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, teams are permitted to negotiate contracts with the agents of pending free agents. They can agree to terms, but they can’t officially sign players until Wednesday afternoon when the new league year begins.<\/p>\n We’ll be tracking all of the latest news and rumors surrounding the Rams as free agency progresses, including their signings and departures throughout the week.<\/p>\n Rams signing LS Joe Cardona to 2-year deal<\/p>\n The Rams are signing two-time Super Bowl long snapper<\/a> Joe Cardona to a two-year deal. He played 10 years with the Patriots and won two rings before signing with the Dolphins last offseason.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a> Mike Evans expected to join NFC West with 49ers<\/p>\n The 49ers are making a big move at wide receiver, as they’re signing Evans<\/a> to a three-year deal worth up to $60.4 million. After 12 years with the Bucs, Evans heads west to Santa Clara where he’ll be the 49ers’ top wide receiver and face the Rams twice a year.<\/p>\n Rams, CB Jaylen Watson agree to 3-year deal<\/p>\n The Rams are adding another former Chiefs cornerback to their secondary. On the first day of free agency, they agreed to a three-year deal with Jaylen Watson<\/a>, one of the top cornerbacks on the market.<\/p>\n Watson has played 53 games in his career, making 29 starts since coming into the NFL as a seventh-round pick in 2022.<\/p>\n Watson’s deal is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed.<\/p>\n Adam Schefter expects Rams to be active today<\/p>\n Adam Schefter said on ESPN that he expects the Rams to be active on the first day of free agency.<\/p>\n “I do think the Rams are going to be busy this morning,” Schefter said.<\/p>\n Cobie Durant could make $10-plus million per year in free agency<\/p>\n Durant is a pending free agent and slots in as a Tier 2 cornerback who could still fetch a good amount of money. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated<\/a> predicts that corners like Durant and Josh Jobe could fetch over $10 million in free agency.<\/p>\n As for free agents at that position, I\u2019d bet Seattle\u2019s Tariq Woolen, New Orleans\u2019s Alontae Taylor and Kansas City\u2019s Jaylen Watson will top the market at between $15 million and $18 million per year. After that, my guess is guys such as the Rams\u2019 Cobie Durant and the Seahawks<\/a>\u2019 Josh Jobe top $10 million per year, with one under-the-radar name likely to do a nice deal being the Giants<\/a>\u2019 Cor’Dale Flott.<\/p>\n Full details of Kam Curl’s contract emerge<\/p>\n Curl gets $24 million guaranteed<\/a>, including $18.75 million that’s fully guaranteed at signing. His cap hit is a modest $8.4 million in 2026 before jumping to $13.9 million and $13.7 million in the final two years. Essentially, it’s a two-year contract because the Rams can cut him before the 2028 season and save $12 million.<\/p>\n Trent McDuffie agrees to $124 million extension with Rams<\/p>\n On Sunday night, the Rams and McDuffie agreed to a $124 million extension. Though the trade isn’t official yet, the Chiefs gave the Rams permission to negotiate a new deal with McDuffie ahead of time.<\/p>\n McDuffie’s extension includes $100 million guaranteed and pays him $31 million per year, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.<\/p>\n Rams discussed trading for A.J. Brown<\/p>\n With the Eagles<\/a> considering a trade involving their star receiver, the Rams are among the teams that have discussed the possibility of trading for him, per The Athletic<\/a>. They’ve since moved on, though, so it doesn’t seem they have interest in making a move for Brown anymore.<\/p>\n Kam Curl signing 3-year extension<\/p>\n Curl agreed to a three-year extension<\/a> with the Rams on Friday, a deal worth $36 million and a max value of $39 million. He previously played on a two-year, $9 million contract after signing with the Rams in 2024, so this is a major raise for the stud safety.<\/p>\n Tyler Higbee re-signing on 2-year deal<\/p>\n After contemplating retirement, Higbee decided to keep playing for another season. He agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $8 million<\/a>, maintaining his role as one of the Rams’ tight ends.<\/p>\n Rams agree to trade for Trent McDuffie<\/p>\n Los Angeles’ biggest move of the offseason thus far was its trade for McDuffie, which will become official next week. The Rams are trading a first-round pick<\/a> and three other selections to the Chiefs for the All-Pro corner. McDuffie gives the Rams a true No. 1 cornerback, solidifying one of their weakest positions on the roster.<\/p>\n Rams tender 3 ERFAs<\/p>\n The Rams tendered all three of their own exclusive rights free agents<\/a>, ensuring that Xavier Smith, Justin Dedich and Harrison Mevis will be around this summer to compete for roster spots. They get paid the veteran minimum for one year.<\/p>\n
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