Turf Show Times
The Los Angeles Rams have invested a lot of money into their offensive players; spending $173,105,281 in 2025 to engineer Sean McVay’s game plan. This ranks them second in the league in offensive spending, second to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the large share invested in their offense, I wanted to look at the offensive starters specifically and comparatively of where they rank with their 2025 cap hits across other NFL offensive players.
*The numbers in the ( ) denote the 2025 cap hit and the player’s rank at that respective position in the NFL.*
QB – Matthew Stafford ($47,466,666 , QBs: 2nd)
Only Dak Prescott is ahead of Stafford when it comes to 2025 cap hits. Stafford will account for 17% of LA’s cap this year after receiving a new deal this offseason.
RB – Kyren Williams ($5,423,601 , RBs: 20th)
The details of Kyren’s recent contract extension have yet to be fully released but heading into the 2025 season on the last year of his rookie deal, Williams is a bargain based on his last two years of production.
WR – Davante Adams ($12,000,000 , WRs: 17th)
Sean McVay’s new toy from this year’s free agency period has received polarizing reviews thus far. But, the Rams were able to acquire the 32 year old wide receiver for a friendly deal considering the WR market having exploded in recent years. Adams has been one of the game’s most productive WRs throughout his career and even despite eclipsing the “30 year old” barrier that teams dread for WRs…he is still very productive…even with the likes of Aiden McConnell, a declining Aaron Rodgers, and a bad “Raiders” Jimmy Garoppolo. Adams is bound to thrive with Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford, and this Rams offense.
WR – Puka Nacua ($1,901,244 , WRs: 174th)
The Rams have an absolute steal with Puka Nacua. The third year WR is making a little less than $2 million while producing as a Top 10 WR in the NFL. Rams fans…enjoy this while it lasts!
WR – Tutu Atwell ($10,000,000 , WRs: 20th)
Right under Adams is Tutu Atwell. The Rams resigning of Atwell this offseason was shocking to a number of analysts, especially at the $10 million mark. He doesn’t create the type of statistical production to justify his 20th cap hit ranking; however Atwell’s presence; notably his speed, will be a significant attribute to the Rams offense that does not show up in the box score.
TE – Tyler Higbee ($8,777,757 , TEs: 16th)
Higbee has received a lot of disrespect over the years from the team’s fanbase. I’m not sure why. Higbee has always been paid in the mid-tier amongst tight ends. And in return, he has typically produced as a Top 15 tight end. Calm down Rams nation. He is worth his contract.
LT – Alaric Jackson ($7,000,000 , LTs: 18th)
Alaric Jackson received a contract extension this offseason and the deal was back heavy so the Rams will only incur a $7 mil cap...
