Rams reportedly anticipated to commerce Jalen Ramsey

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The Los Angeles Rams may proceed their roster overhaul following a disastrous 5-12 season by reducing ties with one other defensive star.

Jalen Ramsey has been the main target of current commerce talks and is anticipated to be dealt because the Rams look to create cap house, NFL Network reported Friday. The Pro Bowl cornerback is ready to make $17 million within the third 12 months of his five-year, $105 million pact. Trading Ramsey previous to June 1 would solely save $5.6 million towards the cap whereas carrying a $19.6 million lifeless cap hit, per OverTheCap. 

Friday’s information comes simply at some point after the Rams and Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner mutually agreed to half methods. Los Angeles entered the offseason roughly $14 million over the cap.

Ramsey provided solely a cryptic response to the report on Twitter and a separate submit with five laughing emojis.

“The ‘story’ sounds better than the truth sometimes I’ll admit that…,” Ramsey wrote. “I live in the truth tho. God is so great! I am blessed & highly favored!” 

The 28-year-old nook first hinted at his potential departure the day after the Rams’ season ended, nevertheless, tweeting out a video and images from the group’s loss to the Seahawks with the caption, “It is what it is! It was what it was! If that’s the end, I went out wit a BANG! Still THAT!”

Earlier this week, Ramsey responded to a rumor on Twitter a few potential commerce to the Lions by writing, “lol much love to [Jared Goff] & [Amon-Ra St. Brown] … tried my hardest to get y’all in them playoffs this year. I won’t comment on my future tho. We shall see [laughing emoji].”

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In 2022, Ramsey earned his sixth Pro Bowl nod after recording profession highs in tackles (88), sacks (two), passes defensed (18) and compelled fumbles (three) whereas tying a career-high with 4 interceptions. 

The Rams traded for Ramsey in the course of the 2019 season, buying him from the Jacksonville Jaguars for 2 first-round picks and a fourth-round choose. Ramsey earned a first-team All-Pro nod in his first two full seasons in Los Angeles and helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI. 

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