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From the moment that the LA Rams drafted inside linebacker Ernest Jones with the 103rd pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the hope for a way through the 2021 and 2022 NFL season began to shine. What the heck am I talking about? Well, the LA Rams roster boasted all four 2020 inside linebackers playing on the last year of their contract for the 2022 NFL season.
And even with a significant bump in the 2022 annual salary cap, the Rams are still short for their projected 2022 payroll.