Rams Retain Depth with Exclusive Rights Tenders

0:00On March 3rd, the Los Angeles Rams just tendered contracts to three exclusive rights free agents. Those players are interior offensive linemen Justin Dettich, kicker Harrison Mevis, and wide receiver and putt returner Xavier Smith. This move keeps them locked in for next season at the league minimum salary. These three were the only Rams players with expiring deals who qualified as exclusive rights free agents, that status applies to anyone with fewer than three years of service time, meaning they cannot shop around or sign elsewhere if their current team makes the offer. Fans and analysts see this as a smart, low-cost way for the Rams to retain depth without much financial hit. It helps maintain continuity on the offensive line, special teams and return game, areas where these guys have contributed. No other developments right now, but this sets the stage for the Rams all season plans. Exclusive rights tenders like these rarely lead to drama, so expect these players back in training camp. With that, the Rams stay busy shaping their roster ahead of free agency and the draft.

1:03And the draft. Exclusive rights tenders like these rarely lead to drama, so expect these players back in training camp. With that, the Rams stay busy shaping their roster ahead of free agency and the draft. Exclusive rights tenders like these rarely lead to drama, so expect these players back in training camp. With that, the Rams stay busy shaping their roster ahead of free agency and the draft.