Overview
- The NFL set fifth-year option values for the 2023 class, placing Forbes in the basic tier at $12.633 million for 2027.
- The Rams enter March with about $41.6–$41.7 million in cap space under the league’s $301.2 million limit, per OverTheCap.
- Los Angeles holds first-round picks Nos. 13 and 29 and could use the draft to reinforce a cornerback group with multiple pending free agents.
- Agents can begin negotiating with teams on March 9, and unrestricted free agents can sign starting March 11 at 1 p.m. PDT.
- The option price notably exceeds a Spotrac projection of roughly $4.7 million per year for Forbes on the open market, underscoring a valuation choice for L.A.