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A year ago, the LA Rams were facing an offseason in which long time defensive lineman Michael Brockers was projected to sign a lucrative deal. He did so with the Baltimore Ravens almost immediately. In response, the LA Rams signed former Detroit Lions DT A’Shawn Robinson to a multi-year deal. Then things began to become complicated.
Brockers deal with the Ravens fell through due to a ‘failed physical’. Almost immediately, the Rams stepped up and agreed to re-sign Brockers to a contract of identical terms. In short, the Ravens set Brockers’ market value, and the Rams simply picked up the tab.