THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams did not anticipate that their season would be cut short without a playoff appearance.
Not after a dominant run to Super Bowl LIII less than a year ago and not with a roster featuring three players who over the past two seasons have signed record-breaking deals -- quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Certainly not after adding cornerback Jalen Ramsey, whom the Rams acquired in October for two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick and who is soon expected to earn a record-breaking deal himself.