UPDATED: Gurley waived by Rams, signed by Falcons

[Ray_T 590]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001107050/article/rams-release-former-firstrounder-todd-gurley

[TBayXXXVII 2,117]

The Rams must have a ton of cap space available to be willing to take a $20M cap hit.  Had they just waited until June 1st, they could've at least split the cap hit over 2 years.

[Mike FF Today 607]

 

[Mike FF Today 607]

9 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

The Rams must have a ton of cap space available to be willing to take a $20M cap hit.  Had they just waited until June 1st, they could've at least split the cap hit over 2 years.

I'll have to double check this, but I think teams can now designate their releases ahead of time as post-June 1, therefore getting the desired cap effect. Not sure if that is the case here though.

[Mike FF Today 607]

 

[TBayXXXVII 2,117]

Just now, Mike FF Today said:

I'll have to double check this, but I think teams can now designate their releases ahead of time as post-June 1, therefore getting the desired cap effect. Not sure if that is the case here though.

Oh really?  That would be good for them if that's the case.  Like I said, that's a huge cap hit.

[Vikings4ever 496]

On one hand, you kind of have to feel for RBs. They take a tremendous pounding, and don't get paid like the the QBs and WRs do.

But the reality of the NFL today is that it's just not worth paying them big money. Between injuries and production dropoff, most of them aren't going to reach the end of their second contract. But if you've got a superstar RB, you'll get a fan revolt if you don't pay them. Especially if you invested a first round pick on them.

[Mike FF Today 607]

A big problem for Gurley and the Rams, who've were trying to workout a trade for weeks, is that team doctors are not allowed to give physicals to potential free agents and trade candidates given the coronavirus restrictions. I can't imagine any team is going to sign Gurley without their own team docs doing an exam. Joe Flacco (neck) is in the same boat.

[Baker Boy 1,485]

36 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

The Rams must have a ton of cap space available to be willing to take a $20M cap hit.  Had they just waited until June 1st, they could've at least split the cap hit over 2 years.

Rams released RB Todd Gurley with a post-June 1 designation.

Gurley just signed a "four-year, $60 million" extension in July 2018. The Rams spent weeks trying to trade Gurley but could not find a taker for his albatross of a deal. Even with the post-June 1 designation, the move provides only modest salary cap relief ($5.5 million this year). It was prompted by a $10.5 million roster bonus that was about to come due. The Rams benefit more in terms of real cash than salary cap. Gurley was cruising along as one of the best non-quarterback offensive players in the league until ankle and knee issues began to slow him down in late 2018. He was not himself in the playoffs and the reduced form carried over to 2019, where he averaged 3.8 yards per carry. Although he is still only 25 years old, Gurley's knee issues are chronic. His release further gluts the running back market.

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[TBayXXXVII 2,117]

Good to know.  Thanks.

[Ray_T 590]

1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said:

The Rams must have a ton of cap space available to be willing to take a $20M cap hit.  Had they just waited until June 1st, they could've at least split the cap hit over 2 years.

True.

it is also possible that they decided to write this year off, so that they can go into the following year with no constraints.

[TBayXXXVII 2,117]

Just now, Ray_T said:

True.

it is also possible that they decided to write this year off, so that they can go into the following year with no constraints.

@Mike FF Today mentioned that it's possibly a June 1 designation and @Baker Boy noted that it was.  So they are going to get some cap relief this year and push the rest off  until next year.

[weepaws 2,459]

So who’s up next for the Rams, Henderson or do they draft another rb? 

[Ray_T 590]

2 hours ago, weepaws said:

So who’s up next for the Rams, Henderson or do they draft another rb? 

If they wanna draft someone,  my understanding is that this would be the year to do it.

I dont think they have a ton of cap space, so this might be a priority

[Mike FF Today 607]

Well, that didn't take long. Gurley signs with the Falcons on a 1-year $5 million deal.

[weepaws 2,459]

If his knees can hold up, it’s a good move.  

 

[DrG 94]

Warmer weather better for arthritis

[weepaws 2,459]

Lol very very good point.  

I know a lot of people that leave Reno in the winter for Arizona.