Rams Lock in Top Safeties with $36M Deal

0:00On March 6, the Los Angeles Rams have long avoided big contracts for safeties, letting players like Lamarcus Joyner, John Johnson, Taylor Rab, and Jordan Fuller go without long-term deals. That changed in a big way on Friday when they agreed to a three-year contract with Cameron Curle were $36 million at base value and up to 39 million maximum. Just a few months earlier, the Rams handed out a similar three-year deal to Lake for $42 million total. These moves mark a sharp shift, locking in two of the top safeties to pass through the organization in the past decade. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play because Curle and Lake offer versatility, strong tackling, and leadership in the secondary. Curle stands out with his coverage range, route recognition, and run defense, earning top-grays last season including seventh-best in tackling, and second-in-run defense among safeties. He also proved durable, playing a team high 1,324 snaps, more than any defensive player in the league. Keeping him

1:04around brings stability and lets him mentor young defensive backs like Josh Wallace, a manual for junior, Cameron Kinshens, and Jalen McCalla. With Curle resigned and Tret McDuffy joining the Rams, the secondary looks solid and flexible heading into the offseason. Adding one more starting corner could make this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best. Take this backfield one of the leagues best.