The Los Angeles Rams head into the 2023 offseason squeezed on both draft capital and salary cap resources. There are needs to fill on both sides of the football along the offensive line, backup quarterback, tight end, edge rusher, cornerback, safety, and special teams. The Rams need to pinch every penny they can, as they walk a fine line between maximizing their chance to win this season with the long-term prospects of the team.
While Matt Gay has been a stellar kicker over the last several seasons for Los Angeles, ultimately paying him between $5-6M annually is not something the Rams can comfortably do.