LOS ANGELES -- As the Los Angeles Rams reworked their roster last offseason, the defensive side of the ball was hit hard.
First, the Rams released linebacker Bobby Wagner, who had quickly become a leader and was named second-team All Pro in his lone season in Los Angeles. Then, they released Leonard Floyd, who later signed with the Buffalo Bills. Two days later, they traded All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins.
It was the opposite of what the Rams had done in recent years to continually acquire high-end talent, but it was clear this offseason that Los Angeles was shedding salary in an attempt to reset for 2024.