Rams and Dante Fowler have agreed to terms on a new contract

[Stl2La]

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From the article:

In advance of the free agency period opening next Wednesday, the Rams have kept one of the best pass rushers off the market by agreeing to terms on a new contract with outside linebacker Dante Fowler. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

[jrry32]

I really hope they didn't overpay him.

 

[Ramhusker]

Good deal I hope. Glad he's back. One less hole to fill.

 

[LARams_1963]

All depends on price....

 

[ReekofRams]

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From the article:

In advance of the free agency period opening next Wednesday, the Rams have kept one of the best pass rushers off the market by agreeing to terms on a new contract with outside linebacker Dante Fowler. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Terms of the deal not disclosed. Since when did that stop us.

 

[Stl2La]

I really hope they didn't overpay him.

I think if we got it done before trying to feel out the market for other rushers than it was probably a deal around $9/10mil a year max. Hopefully after incentives are reached.

 

[ReekofRams]

My guess, $24,000.000 over 3 years

 

[Stl2La]

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@jrry32

 

[Varg6]

Wow, I’m surprised it’s not at least a 3 year deal. I hope he proves throughout this season and, knock on wood, postseason, that he should get a big contract.

 

[DR RAM]

His best football is ahead of him, and it will be next year with the Rams.

 

[ReekofRams]

1 year? Tells me Dante really wanted to be a Ram.

 

[MadGoat]

Wow. One year deal. I'm guessing he left some serious money on the table to stay in LA.

I hope he dominates so much in 2019 that the Rams really can't afford to bring him back in 2020.

 

[jap]

Probably a Proof it! deal, laden with incentives before the offer or rejection of a multiyear deal.

 

[London_Ram]

Waiting to see how much we're paying before saying this is an unqualified good move....however the fact it's only one year leaves me feeling that Fowler has will be playing all-out again next season. Gut feel says this is positive.

Based on last year also leaves me to think we may have our eyes on one or two Edge rushers in the draft we expect to reach the end of round three we can groom for the following year and we're looking at either OL or DL (or trade down) from round 1.

 

[TSFH Fan]

Cool!
Actually having his first mini-camp & preseason with the team should only help, right?

 

[Stl2La]

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[ramfan46]

This allows them to go into the draft without fixating on a OLB pass rusher. Fowler flashed, but wasn't a consistent force when you account for the attention Donald and Suh were getting. He did give a boost compared to what we had before him though. I fully expect the Rams to bring in another veteran OLB though. Good on Snead for turning that 3rd rounder into a 2 year deal.

 

[jrry32]

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@jrry32

I'm good with that. Low risk. Perfect. That's what I was hoping we'd do.

 

[Akrasian]

If he plays at the level he did after the trade, he will get a lot more on the open market next year than he would have this year. He will still only be 25, the age he would have been if his option had been picked up - so with a year of success he can really score on the contract.

As has been said, the Rams can develop people to replace him, probably a draftee this year, plus Obo. And with a one year contract, he could be gone right when Goff gets expensive, with no dead money.

 

[Ram65]

I wanted him back @ a reasonable price. Surprised it was a one year deal. Good stuff. I thought he liked playing for the Rams and would give a little discount because of the stable environment. Could be his estimated value was lower than many thought. How about 6-8 Million and not 13 Million per year..

How about another one on the other side?