LOS ANGELES -- In the leadup to the new league year, general manager Les Snead cautioned that there wouldn't be fireworks to start the free agency period for the Los Angeles Rams.
But, perhaps quietly, the Rams made several impactful moves, showing at least one of their priorities in free agency was protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Before the start of the negotiating window, the Rams re-signed guard Kevin Dotson to a three-year, $48 million deal that includes $32 million guaranteed. The next week, Los Angeles signed guard Jonah Jackson to a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed.