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Rams Hold Tight: Byron Young Stays Amidst Trade Buzz
12 Nov
Summary
- Young publicly expressed frustration with trade rumors on X.
- He is in the final year of his contract and due a significant raise.
- The Rams have many key players on expiring contracts facing financial constraints.
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young publicly expressed his frustration with trade speculation that circulated before the 2026 trade deadline. Young, a Pro Bowl player, reacted on social media to fans suggesting he be traded, calling the chatter "wild." He is currently in the final year of his contract and is projected to receive an annual market value of approximately $30 million, with a potential long-term deal around $120 million.
The Rams, holding a 5-4 record entering Week 10, chose not to make moves involving players on expiring contracts. This decision exposes the team to risk, as these players could depart in free agency in 2027. Young has been a durable starter, never missing a game in his NFL career, providing stability to the defense.
Financial constraints loom large for the Rams following significant offseason spending. Young is not the only key player facing an expiring contract; wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, defensive lineman Kobie Turner, offensive linemen Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila, and the recently unretired Aaron Donald are also on one-year deals.
