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Which Rams players could be in line for an extension in 2026?
The Los Angeles Rams are back in a win-now window which means that retaining the pieces that got them there become more important. Heading into 2026, the Rams will have 16 unrestricted free agents. That means that 16 players are in contract years and will need to prove themselves if they want a larger contract or an extension with the Rams. Let’s rank how likely each free agent in 2026 is to be back.
If there is a player on this list that is going to be re-signed, that player is very likely Kyren Williams. While Williams lacks the explosiveness and difference-making ability, he very clearly has value in the Rams offense. McVay seems to value Williams and if that’s the case, he may get a second contract with the Rams. According to Spotrac, Williams has a market value of 3-years, $31 million. This is a contract that may get done before the Rams begin the season.
It’s hard to see Havenstein playing for another team other than the Rams. Much like Andrew Whitworth late in his career, if Havenstein wants to be back, he will be back with the Rams. He has been a steady presence on the Rams offensive line and the team certainly won’t rush him out the door. Havenstein has an $11 million cap hit in 2025 and the Rams will be hit with $7.3 million in dead money if he does not return. If the Rams can get him back on a short-term deal in the $12 million range, that may be the best move. The decision on Havenstein will likely linger into next offseason as he potentially considers retirement.
The Rams haven’t been a team to re-sign safeties in the past, but Lake may end up being an exception to that. They didn’t draft anybody to develop in 2025 and Lake has been a staple in the secondary as a versatile chess piece that can play deep or in the slot. Given the importance of the safety position in Chris Shula’s defense, it’s possible Lake gets another deal. Spotrac has given Lake a market value of 4-years, $42.8 million. The Rams may try to get Lake on a smaller deal, but unlike previous safeties, they may make an effort to re-sign him. Lake will likely be another player that they wait on until next offseason.
If the Rams can’t bring back Lake, Curl is a player that the Rams have signed once as a free agent. It’s possible that they could do so again. While Curl didn’t start strong, from Weeks 10-17, he was PFFs seventh-rated safety. Curl allowed a reception on just 40 percent of passes when targeted, which was the fourth-best. Against the run, he had a stop rate of 1.1 percent, which was 10th. It’s unlikely that the Rams...
