4 Rams standouts who haven't yet earned an extension

We've been rattling the cage over the Los Angeles Rams' need to extend key veterans. And the reason is simple: they have invested a great deal in this team, so losing nearly half the active roster in the offseason would be significant. Of course, a rebuild may be in the works if quarterback Matthew Stafford retires.

But what of the defense?

Most of the team's young core of contributors arrived in the 2023 draft. Now, those same better-than-expected players will set their sights on a massive payday as their rookie contracts expire at season's end. Will general manager Les Snead ink their next NFL contracts?

That's up for debate. Some players are putting up the best performance of their careers.…