Bills extend O'Cyrus Torrence as Rams evaluate guard contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Buffalo Bills signed guard O'Cyrus Torrence to a four-year, $78.4 million extension on August 7, 2026. This deal makes Torrence the seventh-highest paid guard in the NFL, reflecting rising market values. The Los Angeles Rams face decisions on contract extensions for starting guards Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila, both entering contract years. As the Rams weigh their options, the recent deal for Torrence could influence the contracts of their guards, raising the stakes for their negotiations.
- •O'Cyrus Torrence's deal averages nearly $20 million per season.
- •Both Dotson and Avila are also three-year starters without Pro Bowl selections.
- •Rams may need to act soon to secure their guards at a lower price.
- •Kevin Dotson is seen as a valuable mentor to younger players during training camp.
- •Rams drafted Keagen Trost in the third round to bolster their guard depth.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — As Rams put off extending guards, another gets paid
"O’Cyrus Torrence was drafted in the same round and year as Steve Avila, and now he just got paid. When will LA act?
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