Hours after keeping Matthew Stafford happy with a new contract agreement, the Los Angeles Rams are said to be close to a deal with left tackle Alaric Jackson, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. In a report posted on Twitter on Friday, Fowler says that while a deal is not done, the two sides are “getting close” and that the talks are trending in the right direction for Jackson to remain with the Rams long-term.
UPDATE: The Rams and Jackson agreed to a three-year contract with up to $57 million.
Jackson’s deal will be for three years and $57M with $35M guaranteed, source confirms.