The Los Angeles Rams made the difficult decision last February to release Chris Long after the defensive end spent the first eight years of his career as a member of the team in St. Louis. Shortly after his release from the Rams, Long was eventually picked up by the New England Patriots on a one-year, $2.3 million deal, but it was never about the money for the former first-round pick.
Obviously, it’s every player’s dream to have an opportunity to play for a team like the Patriots when considering the team is a strong contender to win the Super Bowl each year, and Long knew deep down joining the team would be his best chance at earning a ring.