Report: Rams look to extend Stafford, confident they'll re-sign OBJ
The Los Angeles Rams will turn their attention to Matthew Stafford and Odell Beckham following Super Bowl LVI.
Stafford and the Rams are expected to hammer out an extension in the offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The club is also very optimistic about their chances of re-signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Stafford has led the Rams to the Super Bowl in his first season with the team. He's put up stellar numbers in Sean McVay's offense, tying a career-high with 41 touchdowns while also tallying 4,886 passing yards.
The 34-year-old has one more year left on his contract and carries a $23-million cap hit for 2022, per Spotrac.
Meanwhile, Beckham is poised to be one of the top free-agent wideouts this offseason after joining the Rams midseason.
The 29-year-old has proved to be a productive receiving partner alongside Cooper Kupp following a season-ending injury to Robert Woods. Beckham amassed 305 receiving yards and five touchdowns in seven regular-season games with the Rams but has been especially impressive during L.A.'s playoff run to Super Bowl LVI; he's totaled 236 postseason yards ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Beckham has expressed interest in remaining with the Rams and said earlier this week that he would leave money on the table to do so.
However, veteran pass-rusher Von Miller is expected to explore free agency, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The Rams will enter the 2022 offseason approximately $8.8 million over the salary cap. They have significant resources already tied to the wide receiver position. Kupp is set to account for an $18.7-million cap hit while Woods' cap figure will be $15.7 million.
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