Rams, Ramsey agree to record 5-year, $105M extension

The Los Angeles Rams and cornerback Jalen Ramsey agreed to a five-year, $105-million extension, the richest contract for a defensive back in NFL history, his agent confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The deal contains $71.2 million in guarantees at signing, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Previously, no defensive back had hit the $100-million benchmark on a contract.

Ramsey was in line for a gigantic payday after the Rams traded two first-round picks to the Jacksonville Jaguars last year to acquire him. At the time, Ramsey assured the club he wouldn't hold out in 2020. In return, Los Angeles told him it would compensate him as he desired.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Ramsey broke up four passes and notched one interception in nine appearances for the Rams last season. The 25-year-old broke out in 2017 with an All-Pro campaign and then became a household name with his incessant trash talk on and off the field.

Ramsey was the fifth overall pick in the 2016 draft, selected out of Florida State by the Jaguars.

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