The Rams have yet to sign Aaron Donald to a contract extension that would make him the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player. But while Donald attended meetings and worked out with teammates Monday, the Rams made several financial moves that appear to be laying the groundwork for a possible deal for the star lineman and others. The deal includes $10 million in guarantees, according to several reports, which moves Hekker to the top of the scale for punters. Donald is scheduled to earn $1.8 million this season and about $6.9 million in 2018. “More just trying to show just how important this situation is to our football team,” McVay said.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 12, 2017 02:56 UTC